DMA - Dietary Managers Association

Foodservice operators by now are well aware of the widespread Salmonella enteriditis outbreak triggered by eggs that sickened thousands across the country. The contaminated eggs came from an Iowa farm, which recently issued a massive voluntary recall.

Many dietary managers and consumers are now asking, how did this happen? What can I do to keep clients safe?

Regional Meeting

Regional Meeting 2010 Logo

DMA's Fall Regional Meeting is coming to Kansas, October 7-8th, 2010. You won't want to miss it! Click for:

Job Line

Tampa, FL: Food Services Supervisor…

Southfield, MI: Certified Dietary Manager…

Eastern Region, US: Director of Food Service…

Olympia, WA: Chef Supervisors…

Hondo, TX: Food Service Manager…

Victoria, TX: Food Service Manager…

Sidney, NE: Director of Dining Services…

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Call for DMA Board Nominations

If you have solid volunteer experience, good communication skills, and are eager to tackle new assignments, you may be a great candidate for a DMA national leadership position. DMA is issuing a Call for Nominations to recruit members for the election slate for the positions of Secretary/Treasurer, Chair Elect, and Director at Large. Forms are due to DMA by October 1, 2010.

Chair-Elect Form >>
Director at Large Form >>
Secretary/Treasurer Form >>

Upcoming Webinar

MDS 3.0 is Set to Launch October 1, 2010 - Are You Ready! (August 5, 2010, 1:00 p.m. CDT, 2 CE, $50, featuring Linda Handy, MS, RD, and Barbara Thomsen, CDM, CFPP, RAC-CT). Members of the Inter Disciplinary Team, must identify, document, and communicate residents' personalized nutritional problems, needs and strengths through a standardized format/checklist. Learn how to follow Utilization Guidelines and ensure regulatory compliance for this core set of screening elements. Register today!

Congratulations, DMA! 50th Anniversary

DMA 50th Anniversary

Looking forward to celebrating with you throughout the year!

See the DMA Milestones article in DIETARY MANAGER >
Order a DMA 50th Anniversary credit card.
Read the press release: DMA Celebrates 50 Years in 2010.
Commemorative Anniversary gear is now available at www.DMAonline.org/50thshop

Credentialing Exam

The 2010 CDM, CFPP Credentialing Exam will be offered March 27 and October 30. The complete brochure with the exam application is now available (PDF file) >>

CDM's Role in Nutrition Care

Since the release of updated guidance from CMS, which took effect Sept. 1, 2008, DMA members as well as related health professionals have been asking questions about role delineation and what the CDM, CFPP is qualified and authorized to do. Click on the links below to read more about the CMS response and nutrition care tools.

Health Reform Bill

On the evening of March 21, the House of Representatives passed HR 3590, the Senate’s version of comprehensive health care reform legislation, by a vote of 219-212.
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DMA - Dietary Managers Association

Egg Recall