Register now for the Annual Meeting! Early-bird price extended to July 15!
Early-bird price extended to July 15! Click here for more information >>
Credentialing Exam
Is a career as a CDM, CFPP on your plate? Register for the credentialing exam! For a complete application and details, see the online brochure >>
Apply by August 15, 2009 for the October 31 exam.
SAVE 10% on CE - Every Month!
Choose the DMA CE Monthly Special and save 10% on CE. For the month of July, enjoy a special discount on the Master Track, 77 Ways to Increase Revenue: 3 hrs CE for only $18. Purchase and download as a PDF in the DMA Marketplace! >>
CMS Clarifies F-325
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. DMA contacted CMS. CMS responded with specific answers, and also pointed out that the language of F-Tag 325 has not changed; only the interpretative guidance for surveyors was revised.
Read the CMS letter to the CBDM (PDF) >>
View the CDM, CFPP Self-Assessment Tool (PDF) >>
New Bill H.R. 1636
New Bill H.R. 1636 to Recognize CDM, CFPP Credential: H.R. 1636 has been introduced by Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA). This bill calls for federal recognition of the CDM, CFPP credential. YOUR VOICE IS NEEDED! Join CDMs across the country to gain critical congressional support. Read more >>
Nutrition Documentation
Nutrition Documentation Readiness for CDM, CFPPs, a new online course, is designed to enhance your clinical nutrition practice competencies. It is a
tool for CDM, CFPPs to assure that your competencies are relevant to current nutrition documentation skills. Approved for
5 hrs CE. Order in the DMA Marketplace >>
Negotiation Strategies
Learn how to apply negotiation strategies to practical issues such as new projects, staff conflicts, vendor contracts, and building alliance between departments
with this NEW Master Track. Case studies and resources are included in this valuable book. Approved for 3 hrs CE.
Order in the DMA Marketplace >>
How Cold is Your Cold Food?
The Centers for Disease Control names improper holding temperatures as one of the top-five causes of foodborne illness.
Holding temperatures are also a key food safety factor listed in CMS guidance (F371).
Read More >>
Job Line
Danville, WV: Foodservice Manager…
Roseville, CA: Food Services Supervisor…
Paris, TX: Food Service Director…
Leadership Institute
Leadership is a set of competencies you can learn. The DMA Leadership Institute taking place this fall is an extraordinary opportunity to learn and practice these competencies in an intensive, three-day college-like learning environment. Read more >>
Thank you, Leaders!
We thank the many companies who have pledged their support of DMA through membership, advertising, sponsorship, trade show participation, and/or scholarship support. Meet DMA's Hall of Leaders! (PDF)
DMA e-News
DMA eNews keeps you in touch with the latest news from DMA and the industry.
Read the current issue >>
Sign up >>
Pre-order Today!
Celebrate DMA's 50th Anniversary with a beautiful hard-bound cookbook containing favorite recipes of DMA members, vendors, staff, and friends! Pre-orders are now being accepted at a reduced price of $20! (Books ship in Fall 2009.) Submit a recipe, too!
Details on the DMA Foundation website >>
Healthcare Caterers Int'l
DMA members are also members of HCI, a global alliance of membership associations representing foodservice managers. Find out more at www.HCIglobal.org.