Join the Ontario CLRI at the RIA for a free, virtual webinar featuring Ontario Seniors Nutrition & Advocacy Committee (OSNAC) to understand how to navigate food service regulations in Ontario long-term care (LTC) settings and learn about newest eLearning Course, “Dysphagia and the Elements of Safe Eating,” in the Long-Term Care Food Services Orientation Series!
By the end of the webinar, participants will:
- Gain a deeper understanding of recent changes under the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 that affect food service-related staff certification and education, dining service, menu planning and on-site dietitian support.
- Discover the newest eLearning course, “Dysphagia and the Elements of Safe Eating,” in the Long-Term Care Food Services Orientation Series, developed to provide foundational learning for all dietary team members before in-person training.
- Have the opportunity to ask questions and hear from others who have operationalized the regulation changes and/or implemented the eLearning resources in their homes to enhance food service as well as resident safety and enjoyment at snack and mealtimes.
Date and Time:
February 26, 2026
1:30-2:30 p.m. EST
Presenters:
Lian Carroll, RD
- Nutrition Care Partner, Sienna Senior Living
- OSNAC Member
Stacey Scaman, RD
- Director, New Builds & Special Projects, Corporate Dietitian at Seasons Care Dietitian Network
- FNAT Lead, OSNAC Member
Laura Knowlton, Project Manager
- Ontario Centres for Learning, Research and Innovation in Long-Term Care (Ontario CLRI) at the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA)