Digna Cassens, MHA, RDN, CLT. Cassens Associates - Diversified Nutrition Management Systems. Sole Proprietor. BS Foods & Nutrition - Barry University, Miami FL, Dietetic Internship - Charity Hospital, New Orleans, LA, Master in Healthcare Administration - University of La Verne, Laverne, CA. In the long-term care industry for over 30 years gained experience in middle & senior management roles for large national public & private long-term-care companies. Her hands-on approach while conducting hundreds of pre-surveys have always led to successful results in deficiency free surveys. During crisis situations in skilled nursing facilities such as a failed state survey Ms. Cassens understand the human factor in the situation and applies the appropriate management technique and work under extreme pressures at a rapid pace. Responsible for managing dietary programs, cost effective menu design & policies & procedures, developing multidisciplinary training including sanitation, dining programs, food production, budgetary compliance, labor efficiency, weight & pressure sore management, reducing excessive use of supplements & using food first, avoiding unintended weight loss, & business development & marketing of dining programs. Current specialties include LEAP-MRT & food sensitivities therapy, providing nutritional care to children& adults with neuro-behavioral syndromes, psychiatric conditions and developmental disabilities, home health, hospice, home-bound elders and congregate living and group home communities. Digna is well known as a speaker and author. As an author she a popular speaker on relevant and current healthcare, regulatory and business topics. She is a recipient of the 2014 DHCC Distinguished Member of the Year Award and the 2015 CDA Excellence in Private Practice, Business or Communication Award. Digna and her husband share a 13 acre ranch in the Southern California High Desert with their rescued dogs, cats & turtles and enjoy growing fruit trees, organic vegetables and exploring the desert.
