DO NOT ENCLOSE THE BED BOUND RESIDENT WITH PRIVACY CURTAINS WHEN FEEDING THEM

Because eating is ​a social activity of daily living.......

​Provide a pleasant environment

• ​clean area

• odor free ​

• adequate lighting​

• *flowers / decorations and music add interest to the dining area

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• make meals ​an enjoyable and sociable experience

Preparing Meals For Residents ​

• get the resident clean and dressed for meals

• ​​comb hair

• ​provide oral hygiene

• ​encourage them to use the bathroom

• cleanse and dry incontinent residents​

• wash their hands ​before and after meals

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​Before Meals... MAKE SURE TO:

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Always Check...

• ​to be certain that the resident received the correct tray and has the correct diet

• ​Make sure foods is in reach of the resident

• ​See if everything that the resident needs is on the tray

  Assist resident as needed with:

• cutting meat

• pouring liquids

• buttering bread

• opening containers

Provide Comfort

1. ​raise hob

2. ​position in chair

3. ​transport to dining area and

Provide clothing protector ​if appropriate

Clothing protector

• offer but do not insist, resident has the right to refuse

• ​DO NOT use the term "bib," it decreases the residents dignity by treating them like children

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MAKE SURE TO PT 2

• ​provide resident time to finish meal

• display patient, pleasant attitude while assisting

• remove tray when meal is finished

• ​tell the nurse if resident is not eating

• ​observe and record amount eaten in %

• ​Assist to position of comfort

• ​call signal and supplies should be in reach

• ​Area should be left clean and tidy

• ​Wash hands before and after care

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• orient blind residents ​need their food placed on their plate according to the face on the clock

• ​approach resident from non affected side

• ​Alternate fluid and food

• residents should be encouraged to ​do as much for themselves as possible

• ​Record fluid intake if ordered

General Guidelines ​For Assisting With Meals

TYPES OF NOURISHMENTS ​

• milk

• juice

• ​Gelatin

• ​custard, ice cream, sherbet

• ​crackers

• Nutritional ​supplementation

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• ​Ordered by physician

• ​Serve as directed by supervisor

• ​provide necessary eating utensils, straw, and /or napkin

  Usually served:

• mid - morning

• ​mid - afternoon

• ​Bedtime

  ​ Serve ON SCHEDULE so the resident does not lose their appetite for the next meal

Supplementary Nourishments ​