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NCP Examples Needed

 

Don't forget to fax to Sam or the office three examples of your assessment or progress notes incorporating the NCP. We will review and determine where additional training is needed for all of us based on examples sent in.

 

 

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Why do fish avoid the computer? 
Because they don't want to get caught in the Internet. 


What has ears but can't hear a thing? 
A cornfield. 

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Issue: 119

January 5, 2012

Greetings!      

  

 

Happy New Year! Nutricopia had a very busy 2011. We're glad you were a part of it!

Nutricopia-2011 In The Rear View Mirror 

  • Nutricopia name and brand identity launched at 35th anniversary celebration  
  • Menus changed to include 4 seasonal cycles with updated recipes  
  • MenuCentral unveiled for a simplified on-line menu system 
  • Sonja Lorraine becomes VP of Business Development and works on finding and contracting new clients 
  • Nutricopia name launched at CAHF Spring Conference; Lee Tincher speaks at session on Food Costs
  • Nutricopia exhibits at CDA; several Nutricopia RDs attend
  • Performance evaluations developed and available On-Tap   
  • FNCE comes to California; several Nutricopia RDs attend
  • Food Cost QI report developed and added to On-Tap 
  • Nutrition Care Policies and Procedures updated 
  • NCP, new assessment form and training sessions initiated
  • Online Dietary Manager program graduated first students; 100% pass rate on 10/11 CDM exam 
  • Diet Manual revised by Janet Montano and distributed  
  • Sam Ousey speaks at CAHF DON conference and corporate meetings on culture change and NCP 
  • Meals for All Emergency nutrition solution launched at CAHF annual convention 
  • Complete revision of Nutricopia website  
  • Assisted Living Operations Manual developed by Sam Ousey and team.
  • Sam Ousey mentors interns from San Jose State
  • Judy Morgan teaches interns at UC Davis and Sac State 
  • Nutricopia RDs Jennifer Hirsch and Stephanie Hemberger precept field experiences for interns from UC Davis Med Center and Sac State University
  • Jennifer Hirsch attends ADA's Public Policy Institute in DC and California's Public Policy Education Day in Sacramento; Jennifer and Lee work with CDA on licensure
  • Jennifer Hirsch blazes the trail and becomes the first CSG at Nutricopia
RD Tip

 

Nutricopia and the dynamic environment of the health care industry make an energetic combination. Make sure you stay up to date with changes in your company, your profession and the industry! Go to the Nutricopia website at www.nutricopia.co and review the navigation tabs to be knowledgeable about all things Nutricopia! Read your RDNews for company information, survey alerts, industry news and professional development. Remember your Nutricopia On-Tap performance evaluation includes staying current! Read our e-newsletter Menu For Success to see what your facilities are receiving from Nutricopia, or if they're not, forward your issue to them and sign them up!

Dear Dietitian

We welcome the changes and challenges of the year ahead and thank you for your great work and service to our clients and residents in 2011. We are here to support you and your professional work. Happy New Year!

 

2012 sand ocean

 

  
Lee Tincher, MS, RD

President, Nutricopia