Long-Term Care Food Service Manager (LTC-FSM) Course

Content
18 modules

Instructor
Jeannie Fissinger

Released
15 Jul 2024

Description

The LTC-FSM course is designed for professionals who aspire to become Certified Long-Term Care Food Service Managers. Learners can use the provided Study Guide and Flashcards as tools for preparation. It is recommended that all course modules be completed before taking the eLuminate LTC-FSM Exam. This comprehensive approach ensures that candidates are thoroughly prepared to pass the exam and excel in their future roles within the long-term care food service industry.

Note: This Pythia course prepares learners to take the LTC-FSM Certification exam through eLuminate Certifications at eluminatecertifications.com.  Pythia itself does not provide LTC-FSM testing or certification.  eLuminate requires all candidates to obtain an FSM certification prior to applying for the LTC-FSM exam.   

Objectives

To gain a thorough understanding of the principles and practices required for the efficient management of food services in long-term care facilities. This includes comprehension of nutritional guidelines, adherence to food safety standards, coordination of services, and familiarity with the CMS Critical Element Pathways. 

OVERVIEW OF THE SURVEY PROCESS

Dining Survey Readiness
Assessment of Deficiencies
Star Ratings
The Importance of the Critical Element Pathways

ENVIRONMENT - CMS 20061

Accommodations of Needs
Temperature Levels
Adequate Lighting
Homelike Environment
Pest Control

INFECTION PREVENTION CONTROL - CMS 20054

Hand Hygiene
Personal Protective Equipment
COVID- Overview

TYPES OF FACILITIES

General Acute Care
Short Stay Acute Care Facilities
Long-Term Acute Care Facilities
Behavioral Psychiatric Facilities
Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities

LTC FACILITIES

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing Facilities
Continuing Care Retirement Communities

KITCHEN - CMS 20055

Storage Temperatures
Food Storage
Food Preparation and Service
Dinnerware Sanitization and Storage
Equipment Safe/Clean
Pest Control
Refuse
Unit Refrigerators
Menus and Nutritional Adequacy
Dietary Staff

DINING - CMS 20053

Meal Services
Infection Control
Dignity
Homelike Environment
Resident Self-Determination or Preferences
Dining Assistance
Dietary Needs
Paid Feeding Assistant
Food and Drink Quality
Drinks and Other Liquids
Food and Drink Substitutes
Lighting
Ventilation
Sound
Comfortable and Safe Temperature
Furnishings
Space
Frequency of Meals

ROLE OF THE DIETITIAN

Role of the Food Service Manager vs Registered Dietitian
Nutritional Screening vs Nutritional Assessment
Care Planning

NUTRITION - CMS 20075

Observations
Interviews
Record Review
What is Body Mass Index and How to Calculate
Texture Modification
National Dysphagia Diet and International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative
Regular Consistency
Dysphagia Advanced Consistency
Dysphagia Mech Soft Consistency
Dysphagia Puree Consistency
Guidelines for Texture Modification: Ground Foods
Guidelines for Texture Modification: Pureed Foods
Assistive Devices
Positioning
Therapeutic Diets
Consistent Carbohydrate Diet
Liquid Diets
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free Diet
Renal Diets
Fluid Restricted
Heart Healthy/TLC/DASH
Hydration - CMS 20092
Tube Feeding - CMS 20093
Parenteral Nutrition
Pressure Injury - CMS 20078
Dental - CMS 20070
End of Life Care

COORDINATION OF SERVICES

Resident Council - CMS 20057
Interdisciplinary Team
QAA and QAPI - CMS 20058
QAPI Plan Review
CMS State Operating Manual - Appendix PP: Food and Nutrition Services Section
Patient Driven Payment Model
Emergency/Disaster Preparedness

LTC APPENDICES

Medical Nutritional Therapy Assessment
Nutritional Assessment Screening - OBRA
F800-814 Regulatory Guidance

 

 

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