Loyola University New Orleans

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Dining Services
Made-to-order items
Made-to-order items
[Yes, for all stations]
How are ingredients available?
Table: Ingredient Info Availability
Top 8 allergens, online database
[Yes]
Full ingredients, online database
[No]
Top 8 allergens, a list is posted in the dining hall
[Yes]
Full ingredients, a list is posted in the dining hall
[No]
Top 8 allergens, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
Full ingredients, available on request in the dining hall
[No]
 
Top 8 Allergens
Full Ingredients
Specific areas

Deli, Action Station, Flex

1. We provide access to ingredient information for made-to-order* items. *Made-to-order - Meals that are prepared on request and to your specification in the dining hall. Examples include a sandwich station, omelet station, burrito station, etc.
Self-Serve Items
Self-Serve Items
[Yes, for all stations]
How are ingredients available?
Table: Ingredient Info Availability
Top 8 allergens, online database
[Yes]
Full ingredients, online database
[No]
Top 8 allergens, a list is posted in the dining hall
[Yes]
Full ingredients, a list is posted in the dining hall
[No]
Top 8 allergens, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
Full ingredients, available on request in the dining hall
[No]
 
Top 8 Allergens
Full Ingredients
Specific areas

Due to COVID-19 protocol, all self-serve areas will be served. These areas include salad bar, nosh bar, condiment areas, fruit, soup and baked potato, deli, cereal.

2. We provide access to ingredient information for self-serve* items. *Self-serve - Meals that are served buffet-style in a dining hall. These are typically high risk for cross-contact and are best avoided by diners with food allergies.
Made-To-Order Areas
Made-to-order areas
[Yes, in some stations]
Specific areas

Deli bar, Simple Servings, action station and grill (designated pans), Pizza (separate utensils)

3. We have procedures in place to lower the risk of cross-contact in made-to-order areas.
Self-Serve Areas
Self-Serve Areas
[Yes, in all areas]
Additional Information

Due to COVID-19 protocol, all self-serve areas will be served. 

These areas include salad bar, nosh bar, condiment areas, fruit, soup, and baked potato, deli, cereal, My Zone

4. We have procedures in place to lower the risk of cross-contact in self-serve areas.
Pre-Order Meals
Do students have access to pre-order meals free from their allergens?
[Yes]
Additional information

Pre-order meals may be available as a formal accommodation

5. We have pre-order meals* available. *Pre-order meals - Custom meals that can be ordered in advance by a diner so they are ready for pick up at a specific time. Typically these can be ordered online or by phone/text.
Allergy-Friendly Station
Do students have access to an allergy-friendly station(s) that is free from specific allergens?
[Yes]
What is the station free from?
Peanut
Tree nut
Shellfish
Eggs
Wheat
Soy
Milk
Gluten
My Zone- Tree Nuts, Peanuts, and Gluten
Additional Information

Loyola University has a Simple Servings station in the residential dining hall. 

We also have a My Zone where students can find gluten-free and nut-free items including breads, cereals, desserts, microwave, and toaster.

6. We have an allergy-friendly station*. *Allergy-friendly station - A food station where specific ingredients are banned, typically including many or all items in the Top 8 allergens and gluten.
Dining Services Staff Member Trained?
Dining services staff trained?
[Yes, all staff]
How often?
At least once a year
Which course(s) are used?
AllerTrain courses by MenuTrinfo
What topics are covered?

Anaphylaxis, avoiding cross-contact, recipe accuracy

Additional information

100% of managers are AllerTrain U certified.

Staff working at Simple Servings receives additional food allergy training.

7. We train dining services staff members.
Registered Dietitian on Staff?
Do you have a registered dietitian on staff?
[Yes]
8. We have a registered dietitian* on staff. *Registered dietitian - Registered dietitians are food and nutrition experts who are often tasked with helping students with food allergies navigate the dining halls.
Campus Life & Disabilities
RAs Trained
RA’s trained
[Yes]
9. We train our RA's.
Inclusive Residence Life Programs Including Food
Inclusive residence life programs involving food?
[Yes]
How can students access safe foods for residence life programs?

Non-perishable items are purchased through third-party purchasing options. Food cooking demonstrations or other similar programs, food is provided and managed by Sodexo staff

Additional information

Special attention is given to students who have kitchens and traditionally smaller meal plans such as upperclassman students, students living off-campus, and students living on the Broadway campus.

10. We have inclusive residence life programs* including food. *Inclusive residence life programs - Programs in the resident halls often include food. Inclusive residence life programs will offer students with food allergies the opportunity to request safe food alternatives for events they attend in the dorms.
Accommodations for Roommate Assignments
ROLLUP - Accommodations for roommate assignments
 
How does the school provide accommodations?
We accommodate housing requests based on access but are unable to accommodate roommate assignments.
Does the housing office process requests?
Yes
Where can students get more information?
Amy Boyle
Additional information

Loyola University New Orleans provides accommodations through the Office for Accessible Education (OAE). Students are required to make a formal request for accommodation by completing an Accommodation Request Form and meeting with an Accessibility Counselor to discuss their needs.

11. We offer accommodations for roommate assignments. *Every accommodation request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. A housing accommodation cannot be guaranteed prior to an individual evaluation.
Disability Services Office Processes Food Allergy and Celiac Disease Accommodation Requests
Disability services office processes food allergy and celiac disease accommodation requests
[Yes]
Other departments a student should contact?

Student's may be referred to Dining Services, but should first contact the Office of Accessible Education.

How can students submit an accommodations request?

Student's should follow procedures found the Loyola Office of Accessible Education website (http://success.loyno.edu/accessible-education/students-seeking-register)

12. Our disability office processes food allergy and celiac disease accommodation requests.
Emergency Response
Stock, Undesignated Epinephrine Available for Emergency Response
Stock, undesignated epinephrine for emergencies
[Yes]
Where?
Healthcare facilities
LUPD--Emergency
13. We have stock, undesignated epinephrine* available for emergency response. *Stock, undesignated epinephrine - Epinephrine that is prescribed to a college or university rather than to a particular student. This epinephrine is kept on hand to use for any student that experiences anaphylaxis.
Campus Emergency Responders Carry Epinephrine
Campus emergency responders carry epinephrine
[Yes]
Who are the emergency responders?
TEMS—first, then NOEMS
Additional information

First, call the Loyola University Police Department.  Depending on the situation, they may dispatch the Tulane EMS or New Orleans EMS

14. Our campus emergency responders carry epinephrine.
Contact Info
Dining Services Staff Contact
Kelsey Rosenbaum
Disability Staff Contact
Andrea Rodriguez
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