Mealtime matters
What are 2 things mealtime helps with besides eating?
Enjoying time with others, and feeling happy
What law protects resident rights?
Nursing home reform law
What are 2 signs of good listening?
Looking at the speaker and not interrupting
When should you wash your hands?
Before and after helping a resident, using the bathroom, touching food.
What does “dysphagia” mean?
Trouble swallowing
Name one thing that affects how someone eat meals
Trouble seeing, arthritis, hearing loss
What does dignity mean for a resident?
Treating them with respect and letting them make choices
What should you do when a resident is talking?
Listen, don’t rush or interrupt, ask questions
What is the best way to stop infection from spreading?
Washing your hands
What color might someone’s lips turn if choking?
Blue
Why should we help residents feed themselves when they can?
It helps them feel strong and more independent
Name one type of abuse
Verbal, physical, neglect, financial…
What are “non-verbal” ways to talk?
Gestures, facial expressions, touch.
name a part of the chain of infection
What should you do if you see signs of someone choking?
Get help right away but don’t leave the resident
Why is it important to make meals feel like home?
It helps them feel normal and happy like at home would
Name one way to keep a residents information private
Keep medical records safe, don’t talk about them in public.
How should you speak to someone with hearing Loss?
Face them, speak slowly, use short sentences.
What are signs of serious choking?
Can’t talk, wheezing, turning blue
What is the heimlich maneuver?
A special move to help someone who is choking.
How can mealtime help with social connection?
Talking, laughing, and feeling part of a group.
What should you do if you think someone is being hurt or abused
Tell a supervisor or call the abuse hotline
What are some things that make communication harder?
Talking too fast, yelling, not listening, giving bad advice.
What should you do if you see someone choking
Ask “are you choking?” Then do quick upward thrusts.
Name one safety rule when feeding a resident
Make sure they’re sitting up, alert, and ready to eat.