Module 12: Managing Systems and Crisis Plan

Active managerial control represents industry’s responsibility to develop and implement food safety management systems (FSMS) that prevent, eliminate, or reduce foodborne illness risk factors. Unlike traditional, reactive approaches that address problems only after they are identified during inspections, AMC requires ongoing, purposeful actions by management to anticipate and mitigate risks before they result in food safety violations or outbreaks. This proactive stance is critical, as studies by the CDC have shown that the majority of foodborne illness outbreaks are linked to failures in basic food safety practices. 

In this chapter you will learn the responsibilities of the person in charge, the use of HACCP principles to guide the design a food safety plan, and how to be proactive in dealing with crisis management. The chapter learning objectives address  course objectives five, eight, nine, and ten.

Upon completion of this module, students will:

1. Illustrate the importance of a food safety management system.
2. Organize the implementation of active managerial control.
3. Recommend the requirements for the person in control (PIC). 
4. Organize and apply HACCP protocols for food safety.
5. Distinguish critical control points in a foodservice operation. 
6. Demonstrate the importance of a plan and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in crisis management.
7. Utilize digital technologies to access course materials, complete activities, and accomplish learning tasks.
   

To achieve these objectives: 

1. Read the Module 12 Introduction
2. Read  Chapter 12: Managerial control and crisis management in the Food Safety and Sanitation textbook. 
3. View the Myth or Fact
4. View Active Managerial Control
5. Participate in the Discussion Forum
6. Practice the Flashcards
7.  Take the Quiz
8. Explore the Extra Resources

Note the check boxes to the right that help you track your progress: some are automatic, and some are manual. 

Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities

You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.