Dietary Services in Long Term Care
This in-person training is designed specifically for dietary staff in Long-Term Care homes. The course focuses on safe food handling, cleaning protocols, and outbreak preparedness, while reinforcing the essential role dietary services play in resident health and infection prevention. Whether your staff are seasoned or new to LTC, this course turns best practices into day-to-day habits that protect residents and meet regulatory expectations.
Key Topics
Safe Food Handling & Storage
Best practices that reduce contamination risk and support resident health.
Cleaning & Disinfection in the Kitchen
Daily, weekly, and outbreak-level cleaning protocols for dietary areas.
Hand Hygiene & PPE Use in Dietary Services
When and how to perform hand hygiene and use PPE during meal prep and service.
Outbreak Protocols
Meal delivery and cleaning procedures when residents are in isolation or during facility-wide outbreaks.
Audit & Inspection Readiness
Tips for dietary teams to confidently prepare for inspections or public health visits.
Time Required
~3–4 Hours (can be adjusted based on home needs)
Certificate of Completion
Awarded upon successful completion of the course.
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