Our Approach
We provide Registered Dietitians, Diet Technicians, Food Service Managers, and Culinary Experts with interim and long-term Contracts. With our nationwide network, we can provide nutrition and food service expertise in a variety of settings.
Our exemplary staff members include registered dietitians who earned the distinctions of Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and Certified Nutrition Support Clinicians from the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN). Our Food Service experts include chefs, certified dietary managers, and are ServSafe Certified.
Beyond their degree and credentialing, our team receives ongoing training on state and federal regulations, industry trends, and best practices.
Each nutrition professional is handpicked to be the best fit for you. Their credentialing is verified, their background is checked, and their medical requirements are completed.
Before a staff member can start providing services, they must be fully trained in all aspects of their job, which includes onsite training.
They work closely with our leadership team, with a combined experience of over 100 years that guides and mentors them at all times.
Our specialties:
Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers
Assisted Living Facilities
Memory Care Facilities
Acute Care Community Hospitals
Area Agencies on Aging
ICF/DD facilities
Long-Term Acute Care(LTAC)
Dialysis Centers
Outpatient Clinics
Diabetes Education
Bariatric Centers
Mental Health Clinics
Rehabilitation Facilities
Substance Abuse Clinics
Corporate Wellness
Behavioral Health Hospitals
An approach that surpasses expectations
Our proven approach includes an assigned nutrition professional who is well-trained and highly skilled in their area of expertise They receive ongoing support in all your protocols from regional directors of operation who are also registered dietitians and food service experts The additional support of our regional directors of operations will ensure that your services are personalized and delivered beyond your expectations We work as a cohesive team to ensure your needs and expectations are exceeded Informed by your individualized menus, policies, and resources, Dietary Solutions has all infrastructure, knowledge base, and resources needed to create a nutrition and food service operation at your facilities that you can be proud of.
On the Ground Dietitians/Diet Technicians
Your local nutrition professional is fully onboarded and trained in all your corporate or facility-specific protocols. We support your local nutritional professional to meet and understand your requirements even as they evolve and provide them with all the resources, materials, and support to provide you the best service at all times.
Regional Support
Our team of professional and dedicated Regional Directors of Operations consists of highly skilled and experienced dietitians who serve as an additional resource to you and your facility team or organization. The Regional Director of Operations serves as your primary point of contact for all your needs, providing you with the best possible customer support.
Industry-Leading Experts
Our customers expect the best, and our senior leadership team delivers the level of customer support and expertise that consistently exceeds their expectations. Our hands-on approach provides us with in-depth knowledge of your facilities, organization, and goals. We strive to ensure Dietary Solutions offers first-class service and expertise to all we serve.
Empowering change
Dietitian Services
We have a robust learning management system that is available to all our staff with the most current resources at their fingertips. Our mentorship program has been proven to be an excellent support for those focused on learning a new area of practice.
Interim Dietitian Services
It can take upwards of 12 weeks to find a dietitian. Whether coverage is needed to cover a vacation, special projects, medical or maternity leave, or a transition between employees, Dietary Solutions can meet your interim staffing needs.
You can rely on us to keep your clinical documentation up to date and help you stay compliant with regulations during times of transition. Dietary Solutions will fill this vacant position with our extensive network of talented interim professionals who can step into this role seamlessly. Our interim service will enable you to focus on finding the ideal candidate or let Dietary Solutions recruit that candidate on your behalf.
Consultant Dietitian Services
Leave the compliance, audits, and assessments to us. When you choose Dietary Solutions as your trusted partner, we will provide you with the most skilled nutritional professional who will complete all the required nutrition assessments, kitchen audits, person-centered care planning, and wound healing interventions.
Our staff are qualified and experienced registered dietitians, diet technicians, and nutrition associates. We handle interviewing, checking references, verifying credentials, conducting background checks, performing competency evaluations, and managing day-to-day scheduling, as well as providing ongoing training and support. We cover our own time off, and your services will continue uninterrupted.
Our services are more cost-efficient than hiring your own dietitian because you avoid the expenses of recruiting, hiring, training, wages, workers’ compensation, paid time off, insurance and benefits, and payroll taxes – all while providing higher-quality nutritional care.
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Survey Management
Dietary Solutions has an excellent track record of survey success in healthcare communities. Our unparalleled management team is highly skilled and well-trained in all areas of regulatory compliance in both clinical nutrition and food service operations.
Pre-Survey
Pre-survey audits conducted by our registered dietitians provide facilities with a comprehensive evaluation of the dietary department, including clinical nutrition and food service operations. This process identifies areas that require improvement to achieve regulatory compliance and quality outcomes. Our staff members provide you with a written report of their findings, along with recommendations for correction. We are also available to collaborate with you to implement the required changes.
In-Process Survey
We provide facilities with on-site support during active surveys, including citation mitigation and immediate plans of correction.
Post-Survey
Our team will develop a plan of correction, provide support throughout the implementation process, and offer training to staff to help you regain compliance. If your facility receives a survey citation in the area of clinical nutrition and/or food service, our registered dietitians are ready to address the correction with urgency. Our team will develop a plan of correction, provide support throughout the implementation process, and offer training to staff to help you regain compliance.
Nourishing loved ones
Older Americans Act Nutrition Program
We have a deep understanding of the OAA regulations, as well as from a resource development and implementation standpoint. We aim to improve the nutritional intake of older Americans in the community and contribute to increased socialization, bringing seniors together in settings where they can also access additional health-related information and services. This initiative supports older Americans and their caregivers in achieving healthy aging at home.
Our goal is to promote exceptional senior nutrition in our communities in Ohio and nationwide. When you choose Dietary Solutions as your Older Americans Act (OAA) Nutrition Program consultant, you get access to experts at all levels with experience in senior centers, councils on aging, Meals on Wheels, and other senior nutrition programs in congregate and home settings.
Education & Training
We have experience in developing and implementing educational and training materials, as well as presenting them at live and virtual meetings and conferences.
Resource Toolkits & Materials
We develop materials and content designed to enhance the nutritional and regulatory knowledge of industry professionals, as well as individuals and organizations in the community. Development and implementation of toolkits and learning modules to train and educate other industry professionals and community members.
Menu & Recipe Development
We understand the importance of adjusting menus to meet the individual preferences of Older Americans in a variety of communities with diverse ethnic backgrounds. Our dietitians are experts in menu and recipe development and review for meals under OAA requirements. We incorporate the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans’ recommendations and meet the requirements for each meal to provide more than 33% of the Daily Recommended Intakes (DRIs) for older Americans. We work closely with our clients to create menus that are well-received by the seniors they serve and meet their specific dietary needs, cultural preferences, and medically tailored requirements.