Char Kooima, RD, LD, LN
Char is the president and owner of CK Consulting, Inc.
She is nationally registered and licensed to practice
in Iowa, South Dakota, and Minnesota. She provides
consulting for all aspects of nutrition, including
diabetes education, cardiac rehabilitation, sports
nutrition, pediatrics, long term care, eating disorders,
prenatal care, and more. She currently serves as the
Iowa Dietetics in Health Care Communities Chair and is
past Event Coordinator for the Iowa Dietetics in Health
Care Communities Spring Conference.
A block of rooms has been reserved
for Sunday, March 26, 2017 at the hotel
listed below:
HILTON GARDEN INN
205 South 64th St.
West Des Moines, IA 50266
$109 plus tax
Please tell them you are with the “IDHCC group."
Reservations must be made by March 13 to receive
discounted rate
DES MOINES AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
2017 Iowa
Dietetics
IN HEALTH CARE COMMUNITIES
John Holahan, BS, MBA
John is the president and founder of SimplyThick,
LLC. He is also the inventor of the company’s
patented thickener, SimplyThick. John has worked
with thickeners for his entire business career and
has presented to various long-term care trade
organizations on the topics of dysphagia, thickeners,
and rheology.
Sandra Frahm, RD, LD
Sandra graduated from Iowa State University with
a bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition/Dietetics
through the Coordinated Undergraduate Program.
Her work experience includes the provision of clinical
nutrition care, inpatient and outpatient education, and
counseling and food service management through
employment in acute hospitals, at the Iowa Veterans
Home, and as a consultant dietitian. In January 2011 she
joined the Department of Inspections and Appeals as a
Health Facilities Surveyor.
ANNUAL SPRING CONFERENCE
Paula Watkins, RD, LD, CDE
Sarah Petullo, SLP, CCC
Sarah is a Speech-Language Pathologist for the
University of Northern Iowa, where she provides
mentoring to graduate students providing speech
therapy to adult and pediatric clients. She has
experience working with clients with aphasia, traumatic
brain injuries, swallowing difficulties, ventilator
dependencies, cochlear implants, oral cancer, and more.
Expanding Knowledge and Sharpening Skills
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Paula has thirty years of experience as a registered
dietitian. She holds a B.S. in Dietetics and Community
Nutrition from Iowa State University. In her current
role she serves as the Diabetes Educator for Marengo
Memorial Hospital. In addition, Paula is the Hawkeye
Area District Dietetic Association Treasurer and the
Iowa Dietetics in Health Care Communities chair-elect.
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Monday, March 27, 2017
Hilton Garden Inn
205 South 64th St.
West Des Moines, IA 50266
ce.dmacctraining.com
515-964-6800
IOWA DIETETICS IN HEALTH CARE COMMUNITIES
Expanding Knowledge & Sharpening Skills
Iowa Dietetics in Heath Care Communities
presents their 2017 Spring Conference,
“Expanding Knowledge & Sharpening
Skills.” It is designed to help consulting
dietitians expand their expertise in providing
nutritional care to persons in Assisted Living
Long-Term Care Facilities, Hospice, and
Small Hospitals.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
After attending, participants will be able to: uU
nderstand the survey process.
u Identify common deficient-practice areas and the
systems that must be consistently implemented to
meet applicable regulations.
u Interpret regulatory changes in state/federal
regulations in order to apply to each facility's practices.
uD
iscuss the current state of evidence and limitations for
the Free Water Protocol.
u Identify multidisciplines involved in implementing the
Free Water Protocol.
uV
erbalize which level of the National Dysphagia Diet is
similar to the Dysphagia Diet.
uS
tate one reason why the Low Sodium Diet has been
changed to 2300 mg sodium.
uL
ist five examples of FODMAPS.
uS
tate two differences between the Modified Renal Diet
and the Low Protein Modified Renal Diet.
uS
tate the purpose of the IDDSI and why it is important.
uL
ist key components of the IDDSI framework,
descriptors and testing methods.
uR
eview current diet recommendations for heart health.
uU
nderstand differences in cholesterol and fatty acids.
EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
Friday, March 10, 2017
IDHCC Member Dietitian
$85.00
Certified Dietary Managers
& Food Service Supervisors
$95.00
Non-Member Dietitian$125.00
Student/Retiree
$35.00
Registration must be received by March 10, 2017
or $30 late fee will apply.
Hilton Garden Inn­­­—West Des Moines, IA
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Monday, March 27, 2017
7:15–8:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast, Sequoia Room
8:00–8:15 a.m.Opening Remarks/Welcome
Char Kooima, Chair IDHCC
8:15–9:15 a.m.Sandra Frahm, RD, LD
Department of Inspections & Appeals
Surveyor
9:15–10:15 a.m.John Holahan, BS, MBA
President/Founder of Simply Thick, LLC.
10:15–11:00 a.m.Vendor Exhibits/Beverage Break
11:00 a.m.–Noon Sarah Petullo, SLP, CCC
Speech Language Pathologist,
University of Northern Iowa
12:00–1:00 p.m.Lunch/Vendor Exhibits: Sequoia Room/
Cypress & Linden Rooms
1:00–2:10 p.m.Paula Watkins, RD, LD, CDE
Editor Iowa Simplified Diet Manual,
12th Edition
2:10–2:30 p.m. Char Kooima, RDN, LD, LN
Contributor to Iowa Simplified Diet Manual,
12th Edition
2:30–3:00 p.m. Beverage Break/Business Meeting
3:00–4:00 p.m.Update on Food Code 2013
4:00–4:10 p.m.
Closing and Door Prizes
Char Kooima, Chair, IDHCC
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REGISTRATION
Online: ce.dmacctraining.com
Mail your registration form with your check payable to:
DMACC, Attn: Continuing Education, 1111 E. Army Post Rd., Suite 2004,
Des Moines, IA 50315
Phone: 515-256-4911 — be prepared to give credit card information
Cancellations must notify DMACC Continuing Education before March 17, 2017.
No refunds will be given after March 17, 2017.
Class Begins 3/27/2017 Course: HCAD 991
Please Check One:
IDHCC Member Dietitian
Certified Dietary Managers
& Food Service Supervisors
Non-Member Dietitian

Student/Retiree
CRN 26617 HCAD 991 202
$85
CRN 26616 HCAD 991 202
CRN 26614 HCAD 991 208
CRN 26615 HCAD 991 205
$95
$125
$35
Registration must be received by March 10, 2017. After that, a $30 late registration
fee will be applied.