Manuals and forms

Dietary policy and procedure manuals, diet manuals and the working tools that keep a department in compliance.

A diet manual for a skilled nursing facility, and the dietary policy and procedure manual that goes with it, are the documents surveyors ask for first. Ours are based on current federal and California regulations and the latest Federal Food Code, are updated as the rules change, and can be individualized so they describe how your department actually works. From policy and procedure and diet manuals to nutritional care forms, everything incorporates best-practice standards.

Policy and procedure manuals, diet manuals

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Policy & Procedure Manual

    $229.00 each

    Dietary policies and procedures for skilled nursing residents, based on current federal and California regulations and the latest Federal Food Code, with references to the California Retail Food Code and Title 22.

    The manual can be individualized for your facility at additional cost; our dietitians work with you so the procedures match your systems and it becomes a working tool for staff rather than a compliance binder. Customization pricing depends on the extent of the changes and is confirmed with you before work starts.

  • Residential Facility Policy & Procedure Manual

    $229.00 each

    Policies and procedures for providing quality care in the residential care and assisted living setting, based on current federal and California regulations and the latest Federal Food Code.

    Can be customized to your community's needs and systems; pricing for customized versions depends on the extent of the changes and is confirmed after consultation.

  • Group Home / ICF Policy & Procedure Manual

    $179.00 each

    Policies and procedures for quality care in group homes and ICF settings, in compliance with current federal and California regulations and the latest Federal Food Code. Updated regularly as regulations change.

  • Medical Nutrition Diet Therapy Manual (non-Group Home)

    $75.00 each

    A comprehensive diet manual, first published in 2002 and updated yearly, for interpreting diets, complying with federal regulations and clarifying physician orders. Covers long-term-care standards including liberalized diets.

  • Medical Nutrition Diet Therapy Manual (ICF / Group Home)

    $75.00 each

    The diet manual edition written for ICF and group home settings.

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Toolkits and working documents

  • Clinical Notebook

    $25.00 each

    Tracking tools for new individuals, monthly and weekly weights, annuals, pressure areas, tube feeders and dialysis individuals, plus a communication log between the dietary manager and the registered dietitian.

    Includes a hydration protocol, a weight-loss protocol and a tracking system for RDN recommendations to nursing and dietary, so the dietitian and the dietary manager share one consistent record for every resident.

  • Sanitation Manual

    $50.00 each

    Step-by-step instructions for properly cleaning and sanitizing the equipment found in a facility kitchen.

  • Disaster Toolkit

    $50.00 each

    The essentials for a disaster-ready dietary program: policies and procedures, a menu with analysis and recipes, and an inventory list.

    Contents can be customized for an additional fee.

  • Successful Survey Toolkit (full set)

    $150.00 per set

    Laminated training guides that prepare kitchen staff for survey, covering 20 topics from cool-down procedures to handwashing, plus a quick reference guide, quiz cards and a scoop-sizes chart. Available in English or Spanish.

    Topics include calibrating thermometers, cleaning and sanitizing equipment (ice machine, meat slicer, thermometers), the cool-down process, disaster preparedness, dish machine sanitation, fire suppression, talking with surveyors, food temperatures, labeling, dating and storage, two- and three-compartment dishwashing, menu substitutions, thawing, handwashing and glove use, puree instructions and sanitizer-bucket testing.

Nutritional care forms

Nutritional care forms are supplied with the manuals and on request. If you need a particular form, ask us.

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