Feeding a dependent resident in bed

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1. Spread hand sanitizer over every surface of both hands, then rub your hands together until dry.
2. Tell the resident what you will do.
3. Check the diet card and tray while saying that you are matching the resident’s name to the card and verifying the correct tray.
4. Position the resident upright at an angle of at least 45 degrees.
5. Protect clothing with a napkin, clothing protector or towel.
6. Wash and dry the resident’s hands before feeding.
7. Put used linens in the designated container.
8. Stay at the resident’s eye level and face the resident while feeding.
9. Describe each food you offer.
10. Offer each drink frequently.
11. Give small amounts of food at a reasonable pace, allowing time to chew and swallow.
12. Wipe the resident’s face during the meal.
13. Leave the resident in bed with its head elevated at least 30 degrees.
14. Record the percentage of the total solid food eaten on the supplied recording form signed earlier.
15. Record food intake within 25 percentage points of the RN Test Observer’s recorded intake.Critical · source marked
16. Record the total amount of fluid consumed in mL on the supplied recording form signed earlier.
17. Record fluid intake within 60 mL of the RN Test Observer’s recorded intake.Critical · source marked
18. Remove the clothing protector and put it in the appropriate container.
19. Leave the resident clean.
20. Keep interactions respectful and courteous throughout the task.
21. Leave the call light or signaling device within the resident’s easy reach.
22. Spread hand sanitizer over every surface of both hands, then rub your hands together until dry.