Joseph F. Lehrberg Ms, Rd Email & Phone Number

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Annual guest lecture for International Business class (MGMT 3360). Presented on cultural differences and regulatory challenges that can influence and impact the launch of a supplement brand in international markets.

Managed 40 FTEs and two assistant managers serving 20 inpatient clinics across two campusesPerformed foodservice nutrition management duties including menu planning, analysis, and staff educationDirected implementation of new patient room service program focused on maternity wardDrafted hospital policies and procedures related to food and nutrition servicesLead regulatory readiness through weekly audits and implementation of quality improvement projectsConsulted with clinical and senior leadership to develop strategies and systems to increase patient satisfaction

Completed comprehensive internship program at this 496 bed acute care medical center which included one week of community, four weeks of food service, and twenty-four weeks of clinical rotationsCompleted four weeks of clinical staff relief while performing care for ≥ 7 patients per dayPerformed unique diet education while serving “kidney friendly” foods to dialysis patients at holiday party Created and prepared entrée and 2 side dishes for hospital cafeteria serving 250 customers per dayDesigned new patient education hand-outs detailing Clear Liquid Diets and Low-residue/Low-fiber DietsWitnessed procedures including gastric bypass, barium swallow, FEES test, and cardiac catheterization

Orchestrated 3 day annual survivorship CME course for over 200 professionals from around the countryCreated 8 nutrition and wellness patient education hand-outs for survivorship related health issuesAssisted in preparation and management of grants to fund conferences which have raised over $20,000Managed all patient inquiries and scheduling requests for 8 providers in 2 different clinics

Reconciled appointment scheduling and created encounter forms for six servicesManaged detailed clinical information by phone, in person, and electronically to allow providers the ability to treat the maximum number of patients per dayAssisted patients while showing compassion and respect to make patient's time in DFCI pleasant Accommodated patient concerns and questions by exhibiting attention to detail and follow-through

Developed new section of company website that offered clients exclusive access to medical databases and journalsCultivated online community by scouting internet based health activists to become members Initiated sponsorship opportunities by designing promotional campaigns and presenting ideas to CEO Contributed articles published on the website that gave members advice on topics relating to nutrition

Master'S Degree, Dietetics And Clinical Nutrition Services

Activities and Societies: EATInG Club

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