Healthcare

Learn more about our long term care services

NMS brings best practices guided by your facility’s philosophy. We tailor our comprehensive foodservice management to the unique needs of each of our valued customers. NMS improves the quality of life for residents in Long Term Care Facilities as well as for clients of all ages in their homes and the community. NMS can assist by providing you operational tools to develop and maintain a cost effective, quality nutritional program. NMS assists you in not only meeting compliance with Ministry standards, but exceeding them.


Management

Services

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  • Total Management

    NMS provides on-site management staff to guide your foodservice department, while adhering to your facility’s unique philosophy and policies.  NMS can deliver a complete operational program including purchasing , Regional Manager coverages , pay all foodservice invoices and provide one monthly financial statement. A worry free program for any facility.

  • Consulting - Twelve Point Program

    Our Twelve Point Program takes a systematic approach to address areas of concern in your foodservice department. Each month, one topic is identified and concrete specific goals are planned and achieved. Each accomplishment moves the department one step further in its search for excellence.


  • Purchasing
    • Monthly food product Order Guides tailored to your facility and menu
    • Order/delivery schedules
    • Price Comparisons to shop for the lowest price on the same product.
    • Volume pricing
    • Lowest price is only part of the solution. Purchasing the correct size and product to minimize waste and optimize labour is expertise which NMS provides.
    • Invoiced price monitoring and follow-up with suppliers on your behalf
    • Only one bill per month instead of multiple bills which need to be processed
    • Freedom to purchase from local suppliers, reducing impact on the environment and supporting local economy
    • Products are evaluated for their nutritional value. Every effort is made to use products that are trans-fat free and low in saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars.
    • Products are recommended to suit your menu and production methods.
  • Menu Planning

    Careful menu planning involves consideration of colour, taste, texture, resident preferences, nutrition and production. NMS has partnered with Brescia University College, in association with Western University to study nutrition and health in Long Term Care residents. Research results help guide NMS’ menu planning process, targeting key nutrients which may be otherwise lacking.

  • Inservices & Staff Training

    NMS can deliver over 200 Dietary inservices to compliment your Ministry mandated education program. We are continually developing new material for best practices and standards in Long Term Care to enhance resident satisfaction, resident care and facility efficiency. Topics such as pleasurable dining, production efficiencies, menu planning, diet requirements, nourishment and supplement protocols and quality assurance are covered. Qualified instructors coach your dietary staff and tailor each inservice to meet the needs of your facility.

Technology

Technology

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  • NutriBase©

    NutriBase© manages Resident Diet Orders to ensure accuracy during meal service. A significant time savings is realized for the Registered Dietitian and Food Service Manager, as all diets are updated electronically in real-time. NutriBase© was developed locally in London, Ontario.

  • Menu Modules©

    Menu Modules© is a time saving and well accepted tool in the food service industry. Clients appreciate the data entry service provided by NMS. Switching seasonal menus takes seconds – only a few computer clicks away. Food service managers have more time to work on quality assurance audits and special management projects. Contact us today for a demonstration.

  • Going Digital in the Dining Room

    Menus are communicated to residents and family digitally in the dining rooms. Menu changes are instantly updated and records of menu changes are automatically filed electronically. Special events in the facility can be advertised on the screens. In the kitchen, recipes, production sheets and daily communication becomes digital and available at the touch of a finger.

  • Training

    NMS provides a comprehensive on-site training program for all staff and audits the effectiveness of your program.

Dietitian Services

Dietician Services

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  • Long Term Care

    NMS employs Registered Dietitians to complete nutrition assessments for residents in Long Term Care. Assessments include weight reviews, food intake evaluation and determining the best diet order for each resident. The Dietitian works closely with the Food Service Manager to ensure foodservice production corresponds to resident diet orders. Dietitians are also an integral member of the staff inservice education program delivered by NMS.

  • Local Health Integrated Network (LHIN)

    NMS provides Registered Dietitian Services to clients requiring nutrition care in their homes through the LHIN. NMS provides administrative and educational support for our Dietitians, allowing them to focus their time on quality one-on-one nutrition counseling.