Enriching the Dining Experience

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-EDEX

Hours: 1.25

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Differentiate between dining and eating.
Describe how federal regulations are supportive of person-centered care dining initiatives.
List at least two changes that can be made to liberalize a resident diet.
List at least two positive effects of enhancing the dining experience.
List at least two changes that can be made in the community to enhance the resident dining experience.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: The Difference Between Dining and Eating

Tradition as a Guide

Eating vs. Dining

Culture Change

Review

Summary

Section 3: Regulations and Practices

CMS Compliance

The Continuum of Culture Change

Review

Summary

Section 4: Liberalized Diet

Liberalizing a Diet

No Added Salt

Carbohydrate Consistent

Potassium Restricted

Low Fiber/Low Residue

"Real Food"

Review

Summary

Section 5: Food Service Options

Food Service Options

Review

Summary

Section 6: Challenges

Common Mealtime Challenges for Residents

Review

Summary

Section 7: Adding the "Extra Toppings"

Changes in the Dining Room

Changes Outside of the Dining Room

Result of Changes

Review

Summary

Section 8: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributor

References

Congratulations!

Instructor: Kim Matthews, RN

Kimberly Matthews, RN obtained a nursing degree from Western Kentucky University in 1998.  Ms. Matthews possesses over 20 years of nursing experience with over 17 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry.  Ms. Matthews has extensive experience in MDS, restorative nursing programs, and nursing management.  Ms. Matthews is currently a Post Acute Care Content writer and subject matter expert for MDS.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry level Administrators; Entry level Direct Care Workers; Entry level General Staff; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care, Residential Care.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.