Course Code: REL-PAC-0-RPPDFN
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029
Learning Objectives:
Identify factors to consider when establishing a restorative eating program.
Differentiate key elements of restorative dining that promote resident independence
Outline:
Section 1: Restorative Dining: Foundations of Mealtime Support
Supporting Independence at Mealtime
Nutritional Problems
Recognizing and Addressing Nutritional Risks
Functional, Cognitive, and Sensory Barriers
Taste and Smell
Visual Impairment
Cognitive Function
Physical Impairment
Medications
The Dining Experience
Environment
Levels of Assistance
Categories
Encouraging Independence
Main Elements of Restorative Dining
Adaptive Devices
The Food
Dementia
Mr. Allen’s Missing Cue
Strategies
Review
Mealtime Rounds
Observation is Key
What to Observe
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Establishing a Restorative Eating Program
Program Benefits
Improve or Maintain Independence
Team Members
Interdisciplinary
CMS Requirements
Preventing Decline
Candidates
Identifying Program Candidates
Knowledge Check
Care Plan
Setting Goals
Implementation
Implementing the Program
Staffing
Logistics
Review
Continuity of Care
Provide Consistent Support
Restorative Focus
Mindset
Understanding Potential
Staff Involvement
Staff Training
Special Considerations
Dysphagia
Feeding Tubes
Review
Tracking Food Intake
Accuracy is Key
Documentation
Support the Minimum Data Set (MDS)
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Information
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: 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: Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.