U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION   
OFFICE OF REGULATORY AFFAIRS AND
CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY AND APPLIED NUTRITION

Presents via Satellite Broadcast

"REDUCING RISK FACTORS AT RETAIL AND FOOD SERVICE”
(FD216)

CLOSED CAPTIONED

November 30, 2006
1:00 – 3:30 PM ET

(Test Signal: 12:30 PM ET)

This program will focus on the topic of reducing risk factors in retail food stores and food service facilities. The goal of this program is to improve the ability of regulators and industry to reduce the occurrence risk factors and foodborne illness at retail. Success stories and tools will be discussed through interviews with various leaders in the regulatory community and industry. Topics include communication skills, using risk control plans, tools for improving food employee behaviors, food preparation practices personal hygiene of foodservice workers and techniques used to ensure safe food temperatures. This is an interactive program involving a live audience and a Q & A segment so viewers will have the opportunity to call/fax in specific questions.

Note: Continuing Education Units (CEU) are not offered for this informational event. Using this announcement (no formal outline), contact your local organizations that offer CEUs to pursue credit.

TARGET AUDIENCE: Federal (FDA;USDA/FSIS; other), state and local food safety agency personnel and local regulators; food service and retail food store industry employees; members of trade associations involved in food safety; associations of federal, state and local regulators; and others interested in the topic.

PROGRAM MATERIALS: Several days prior to the broadcast please visit http://www.fda.gov/ora/training/Satellite/satmain.htm and printout available program materials. After viewing the broadcast, program forms should be faxed to 301-827-8708.

Questions/Guidance Prior to Program:
E-mail to: ORADLT@fda.hhs.gov

PROGRAM VIEWING: Satellite technical coordinates will not be available until @ October 15 at the website below. This program will be delivered via satellite to any location that has access to a steerable C-band satellite dish (further satellite guidance is available on the website).

Viewing Site Registration: All viewing locations should register your site (Open or Closed (to outside viewers)) by filling out the online form for this broadcast at:

http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/ocer/dcm/html/program_calendar.html

Up-to-date technical information (handouts, coordinates, updates and program forms) will be made available at this same website (@ mid-October).

Viewing Options: Interested viewers are responsible for making viewing room reservations, etc. This program will be closed captioned.

Reasonable Accommodations (FDA Only): Employees who require reasonable accommodation are advised to follow their District protocol for any assistance they require. Requests for sign language interpretation for this event should be made at (301) 827-4836 or via e-mail at intserv@oc.fda.gov . All requests for reasonable accommodation should be made at least one week before the event. NOTE: This program will be delivered in many formats and the satellite and fiber transmissions will be closed captioned. Technical limitations will not allow the videoconference signal to transmit the closed captioned information.

Via Satellite: Primary mode for viewing for all nationwide locations with a steerable satellite dish.

Via Videoconferencing to FDA/ORA Field Locations: NIH-bridge dial-in numbers are attached for a couple of ORA locations only. Resident Posts and other sites must request a dial-in number if you plan to view the program. If your site will require a dial-in number OR will not be using the dial-in provided, please notify the NIH-Bridge (videodesk@list.nih.gov) immediately. The cut-off date for additional requests for dial-in numbers is Wednesday, November 22.
(Note: FDA is billed for each dial-in number issued—even if not used.)

Via Fiber: ORA and CFSAN headquarters staff will be able to view this program via fiber (PKLN Channel 18; MM2 Channel 40; College Park Channel 15, etc.). Interested viewers are responsible for making all local arrangements for viewing (reservation, connectivity, printing any handouts, etc.)

Via Audio (FDA Only): This is not a recommended option; however, a “Meet-Me” Conference Call dial-in information for locations that do not have access to other technology is available:

AUDIO-ONLY PARTICIPANT ACCESS INFORMATION

Toll Free USA Number: 888-889-6348

Passcode: FOOD

Leader: Bobbie Giganti

For security reasons, the passcode and leader’s name will be required to join this call. Enter Instant Meeting and press *6 to MUTE your phone.

OTHER (FDA ONLY): Participants’ time spent viewing this program should be reported into the appropriate Operation code and PAC number: 18R800.

SUBSEQUENT VIEWING: All sites are urged to videotape this program locally. A copy of this program will be available in the ORA-U lending library. For loan information, e-mail ORADLT@ora.fda.gov

SATELLITE TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Satellite technical coordinates will not be available until @ October 15. Mark your calendars to visit:

http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/ocer/dcm/html/program_calendar.html

NIH-BRIDGE VIDEOTELECONFERENCING DIAL-IN NUMBERS

If your site does not plan to use the dial-in number provided below OR your site requires a VTC dial-in, please contact the NIH Videodesk at: videodesk@list.nih.gov

CUT-OFF date for requesting a dial-in number: November 22, 2006

The dial in numbers are as follows:

Endpoint	Speed	Dial in number
FDA/MD/16071 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE/STUDIO	384	301-435-4224
FDA/NJ/PARSIPPANY/NEW JERSEY DO	384	301-435-4225
FDA/HI/HAWAII RP	2x64	301-435-4223

Note: The bridge will be accessible 1/2 hour before the call and will end 1/2 hour after the actual call.

1. Please place your video call as soon after the setup time as possible.
2. If the connection on your first attempt fails, hang-up, reboot your system, and redial. If still unsuccessful, please call the VIDEODESK on 1-888-NIH-VIDEO (644-8433) or 301-594-VIDEO (8433).
3. If you have a problem during the conference, after you have already connected, hang-up and wait 20-30 seconds and then redial into the bridge. If that fails, then call for help on the above number.