Annette has over 30 years’ experience as a dietetic practitioner. In 1987 she was awarded the Outstanding Service Award from the American Dietetic Association. For the past 15 years, Annette has practiced in long-term care as a consultant dietitian. She has written and published extensively for the long-term care industry. These publications include clinical handbooks, home study courses and quick reference guides, and are distributed nationally by multiple distributors, including the American Health Care Association. Since 1991, Annette has spoken to health care professionals in over 40 states. In December of 2004, she attended a seminar titled, “Expert Testimony in Litigation.” She has served as an expert witness in cases involving long-term care.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: EDUCATION:
1983 to 1991 University of Missouri
Columbia, Missouri Masters Degree in Public Administration
1968 to 1969 University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota Masters Degree in Public Health
1967 to 1968 St. Ramsey Hospital
St. Paul, Minnesota (Dietetic Internship) Registered Dietitian R196905
1962 to 1966 Pennsylvania State University
State College, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science, Food Service and Housing Administration
Additionally, Annette is registered nationally and a certified dietitian by the State of Wisconsin, as well as a certified provider of continuing education for Registered Dietitians.
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: SELECTED MEMBERSHIPS: Wisconsin Dietetic Association
American Dietetic Association
American Medical Directors Association
CDR / ADA Accredited Provider # KO 001
(Renewal Date: June, 2008)
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Recent Seminar Presentations
Seminar Topic Organization/Association Location Date presented
2005
How Drug Use Differs in the Elderly and Effect on Nutritional Status Menorah Park Center for Senior Living Beachwood, OH 10-14-05
How Drug Use Differs in the Elderly and Effect on Nutritional Status/ From Aggressive Nutritional Care to Comfort Care ILHCA Peoria, IL 9-13-05
Laboratory Values: What they mean, and when they mean it Menorah Park Center for Senior Living Beachwood, OH 6-24-05
From Aggressive Nutritional Care to Comfort Care Texas Assoc. of Homes & Svcs. for the Aging Austin, TX 5-24-05
Saving Money in the Food Service Dept. SYSCO Food Svcs. of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN 4-26-05
The Dining Room – As the Resident Sees It Nebraska HCA Kearney, NE 4-19,20-05
The Elderly are Living Chemistry Sets Nebraska HCA Kearney, NE 4-19,20-05
Laboratory Values: What they mean, and when they mean it Nebraska HCA Kearney, NE 4-19,20-05
Nutrition Matters: How Survey, Legal & Medicare Fraud Target Nutrition, Hydration and Pressure Sores MHA Ventures, Inc. (MTHCA) Helena, MT 4-6,7-05
Nutrition Matters: From Aggressive Nutritional Care to Comfort Care MHA Ventures, Inc. (MTHCA) Helena, MT 4-6,7-05
Nutrition Matters: New Concepts in Weight Loss Management in LTC MHA Ventures, Inc. (MTHCA) Helena, MT 4-6,7-05
Dining Issues Kendall at Ithaca Ithaca, NY 3-23,24-05
Laboratory Values: What they mean, and when they mean it NYSHFA Saratoga Springs, NY 3-22-05
2004
Nutrition Care Planning in LTC Texas Dept of Human Services Austin, TX 10-29-04
The Dining Room: As the Resident Sees It Missouri Health Care Association Osage Beach, MO 8-25-04
The Elderly Are Living Chemistry Sets Washington Association of Homes & Services for the Aging Tacoma, WA 8-17-04
Defensive Dietetics Florida Dietetic Association Palm Beach Gardens, FL 7-14-04
Saving Money in the Food Service Department Florida Consultant Dietitians Palm Beach Gardens, FL 7-14-04
Saving Money in the Food Service Department Oregon Alliance of Senior & Health Services Redmond, OR 5-18-04
The Dining Room: As the Resident Sees It Oregon Alliance of Senior & Health Services Redmond, OR 5-18-04
The Elderly Are Living Chemistry Sets Ohio Health Care Association Columbus, OH 5-6-04
The Elderly Are Living Chemistry Sets South Dakota Association of Health Care Organizations Pierre, SD 4-21-04
The Dining Room is a Therapeutic Environment South Dakota Association of Health Care Organizations Pierre, SD 4-21-04
Saving Money in the Food Service Department UHF of New England Marlboro, MA 3-31-04
The Dining Room is a Therapeutic Environment The Capital Care Group Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 2-5-04
The Dining Room: As the Resident Sees It The Capital Care Group Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 2-5-04
Enhancing the Dining Experience The Capital Care Group Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 2-5-04
Recent Seminar Presentations (continued)
2003
Improving Nutrition Outcomes: Swallowing & Weight Loss New York Association of Homes & Services for the Aging Lake George, NY 11-20-03
The Latest in Managing Diabetes in the Older Adult Menorah Park Center for Senior Living Beachwood, OH 11-14-03
From Aggressive Nutritional Care to Comfort Care Michigan Association of Homes & Services for the Aging Lansing, MI 11-12-03
The Role of the Feeding Assistant Michigan Association of Homes & Services for the Aging Lansing, MI 11-12-03
Dining, Survey and Cost Issues in Long-Term Care Nutrition New York Association of Long-Term Care Administrators Syracuse, NY 10-22-03
The Pressure’s On: Pressure Sores and Optimal Nutrition Management Minnesota West Community & Technical College Marshall, MN 10-9-03
The Latest in Managing Diabetes in the Older Adult Minnesota West Community & Technical College Marshall, MN 10-9-03
The Latest in Managing Diabetes in the Older Adult Iowa Health Care Association Des Moines, IA 10-1-03
New Concepts in Weight Loss in Long-Term Care Iowa Health Care Association Des Moines, IA 10-1-03
Nutrition Matters: From Aggressive Nutritional Care to Comfort Care North Dakota Health Care Association Bismarck, ND 9-17-03
The Elderly Are Living Chemistry Sets North Dakota Health Care Association Bismarck, ND 9-17-03
The Pressure’s On: Pressure Sores North Dakota Health Care Association Bismarck, ND 9-17-03
From Aggressive Nutritional Care to Comfort Care Ohio Health Care Association Columbus, OH 5-8-03
New Concepts in Unintended Weight Loss Ohio Health Care Association Columbus, OH 5-8-03
The Latest in Managing Diabetes in the Older Adult Life Services Network Chicago, IL 4-9-03
The Pressure’s On: Pressure Sores and Optimal Nutrition Management Life Services Network Chicago, IL 4-9-03
2002
Defensive Dietetics Arkansas Consultant Dietitians in Health Care Facilities Little Rock, AR 11-15-02
Defensive Dietetics – Nutrition Matters for Quality of Care New Hampshire Consultant Dietitians Bedford, NH 10-29-02
Issues in Hydration Long-Term Care Dietitians Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 10-17-02
New Concepts in Nutritional Care Long-Term Care Dietitians Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 10-18-02
The Dining Room: As the Resident Sees It Indiana Association of Homes for the Aging Indianapolis, IN 10-8-02
The Dynamic Duo – Management and Employees Running on the Same Track Indiana Association of Homes for the Aging Indianapolis, IN 10-8-02
Defensive Dietetics Minnesota West Community & Technical College Marshall, MN 9-27-02
Evaluation of Weight Loss in the Elderly University of Alaska – Southeast (Care of the Elderly Conference) Sitka, AK 9-20-02
Commonly Used Drugs that Decrease Appetite in the Elderly University of Alaska – Southeast (Care of the Elderly Conference) Sitka, AK 9-21-02
Hydration With Ease Montana Health Care Association Billings, MT 9-16-02
Defensive Dietetics Montana Health Care Association Billings, MT 9-17-02
Nursing-Dietary Practices for Improving Outcomes for Weight Loss & Dehydration Illinois Health Care Association Springfield, IL 9-9-02
Special Teams for Monitoring Weights, Skin, Nutritional Risk Illinois Health Care Association Springfield, IL 9-9-02
Individualized Care Plans for Maintaining Hydration Illinois Health Care Association Springfield, IL 9-9-02
The Elderly Are Living Chemistry Sets: Food-Drug Interactions with OBRA Kansas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging Lawrence, KS 7-12-02
Enhancing the Dining Experience Kansas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging Lawrence, KS 7-12-02
Nursing-Dietary Connection New England Not-For-Profit Providers for the Aging Uncasville, CT 6-19-02
The Dining Room: Meeting Multiple Care Needs New England Not-For-Profit Providers for the Aging Uncasville, CT 6-19-02
Recent Seminar Presentations (continued)
New Concepts in Prevention of Weight Loss in Long-Term Care South Dakota Health Care Association Sioux Falls, SD 6-11-02
Laboratory Values in Nutrition, Hydration, and Pressure Sore Management South Dakota Health Care Association Sioux Falls, SD 6-11-02
New Concepts and Tools for Nutritional Care of the Elderly Gerontology Network of Dietitians of Canada Guelph, Ontario, Canada 5-27-02
Defensive Dietetics Menorah Park Center for Senior Living Beachwood, OH 4-19-02
Enlightenment in Long-Term Care Nutrition Interventions Wisconsin Dietetic Association Oshkosh, WI 4-11-02
Defensive Dietetics MHA Ventures, Inc. (formerly Montana Healthcare Association Bozeman, MT 3-21-02
Diagnosis Specific Nutrition Wisconsin Homecare Organization Green Bay, WI 3-19-02
Enhancing the Dining Experience Wisconsin Directors of Nursing Council Lake Geneva, WI 2-13-02
2001
New HCFA Survey Protocols for Weight Loss, Dehydration, Dining, and Pressure Sores St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center Sioux City, IA 10-19-01
The Dynamic Duo – Management and Employees Running on the Same Track St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center Sioux City, IA 10-19-01
Defensive Dietetics Ottawa and Regional Geriatric Care Dietitians Practice Group Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 10-12-01
Defensive Dietetics Milwaukee Area Consultant Dietitians Brookfield, WI 10-2-01
Implementing the New Survey Protocols Minnesota West Community and Technical College Marshall, MN 9-20-01
Defensive Dietetics Wisconsin Health Care Association(3 locations, 3 days) Chippewa Falls, WIAppleton, WIBrookfield, WI 8-15, 16, 17-01
Quality of Care Issues: Weight Loss, Dehydration, Pressure Sores Maryland Consultant Dietitians in Health Care Facilities Clarksville, MD 6-11-01
Prevent Malnutrition, Dehydration, Pressure Sores: A Systems Approach for the Administrator New York Association of Long-Term Care Administrators Syracuse, NY 6-6-01
Nutrition and Hydration: Hot Issues and Care Systems Wisconsin Health Care Association Middleton, WI 4-30-01
Unintended Weight Loss, Hydration and Pressure Sores – Targets for Quality of Care Life Services Network of Illinois Chicago, IL 4-25-01
Unintended Weight Loss and Evaluation: What Are the Surveyors Looking For? Nebraska Medical Directors Association Lincoln, NE 4-7-01
Food-Drug Interactions with OBRA Shared Health Services Wisconsin Dells, WI 4-5-01
Quality of Care Issues in Nutrition Menorah Park Center for Senior Living Beachwood, OH 3-23-01
Laboratory Values and Nutrition Status PYA Monarch, Inc., Nutrition Consultants of Montgomery, Inc. Biloxi, MS 3-13-01
Quality of Care Issues PYA Monarch, Inc., Nutrition Consultants of Montgomery, Inc. Biloxi, MS 3-13-01
Nutrition and Hydration Quality of Care: A Systems Approach Healthcare Association of Hawaii Honolulu, Oahu, HI 3-8-01
Stress Management Chilton Catholic Ministries Chilton, WI 2-23-01
Saving Money with PPS: How to Reduce Food and Supplement Costs Minnesota Health and Housing Alliance Minneapolis, MN 2-15-01
The Dining Room is a Therapeutic Environment Minnesota Health and Housing Alliance Minneapolis, MN 2-15-01
The Nursing-Dietary Connection: On Target for Better Quality of Care and Quality of Life Outcomes Minnesota Health and Housing Alliance Minneapolis, MN 2-15-01
1/81 to 3/88 Missouri High Risk Maternity and Child Care Program
Perinatal Nutrition Consultant
Missouri Department of Health and Publication
Jefferson City, Missouri
Developed statewide network for over 800 health care providers. Developed training courses, and developed national care protocols for high-risk infants and high risk pregnancies.
8/79 to 1/81 Assistant Professor, University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Directed community field work in clinical settings.
Taught applied courses on nutrition in the life cycle.
4/75 to 7/79 Perinatal Nutritionist, St. Vincent Hospital
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Nutrition program for a 9-county area in rural Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Provided education to health care professionals and public, including mass media.
Provided consultation to health care team regarding high-risk mothers and infants.
8/69 to 1/73 Nutrition Consultant, Wisconsin State Division of Health
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Service to health care facilities, especially long-term care to provide quality food service and nutrition services.
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No.
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: 8 to 10.
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Pressure sores
Dehydration
Wrongful death
Choking
Malnutrition
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 80%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 20%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Zero
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: N/A
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Eight to ten.
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: Two
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: Four years.
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting, reports, state inspections and education.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $125.00 per hour for case review and opinion.
$225.00 per hour for depositions and testimony.
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $125.00 per hour.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $225.00 per hour.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $225.00 per hour.
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Travel expenses if overnight.
