Hydration, Feeding And Cerification

[bigchris 1]

Hello all,

 

I decided to take this on since there were no topics listed. I am in Georgia and we are having a time with the "feeding" issue.

 

As you may know, one of the easiest ways to get participation is to offer food. However, in GA you have to be certified to feed. This means a CNA. Does anyone else deal with this?

 

Also...on Hydration. We do a hydration program and drink cart. Anyone else?

 

 

Chris

[gina 2]

Hello Chris !

We had this topic on a while back on the "Open Disscussion"board.

At my facility we have a feeder training program for all new hires and volunteers,that way everyone is covered when state pops in and we always have coverage in that area.

As for Hydration,I have been doing a Drink Cart for about 10 years now, its a great way to get the residents hydrated everyday!! :pint:

Below are some great drinks for the summer.

Have fun! :-D

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Summer Sangria Punch :

3/4 cup Country time Lemonade flavor drink mix

1 quart(4 cups)cold cranberry juice cocktail

1 cup cold orange juice

1 tablespoon lime juice

3 cups cold club soda

2 sliced oranges

2 sliced limes

Stir the drink mix and juices together and then add then club soda

and fruit slices.Serve over ice cubes in a tall glass.

 

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Peachy Iced Tea Refresher:

1 tub Crystal Light Peach Flavored Ice Tea mix

4 1/2 cups cold water

1 cup cold orange juice

1 sliced orange

Mint sprigs

Mix all together and serve over ice in a tall glass.

Garnish with mint sprigs.

 

Raspberry Cape Breeze:

1 tub Crystal Light Rasberry Ice mix

2 cups Orange Juice

3 1/2 cups Water

Mix all together,serve over ice and garnish with rasberries.

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Sparkling Fruit Cooler:

1 tub Crystal Light Pink Lemonade mix

2 cups Pineapple juice

1 1/2 cups White Grape Juice

2 cups Water

1 sliced Lemon

Mix together and serve over ice.

[dawn 0]

your speech therapy dept can train people to feed the residents that will make a great team if they see you helping there are more will to bring residents to activities

[Diana 0]

Hey, here in Texas, I don't think we even need certification - I haven't heard anything! I serve food to the residents all the time - is that what you are talking about? We have certain staff that feed residents at mealtime, but I've had no problems during activities.

[Guest Guest]

In Illinois you must be certified to feed but can be certified by training for just feeding if properly instrusted. This was passed earlier this year heard about it through reading material from Comprehensive Consulants. But snacks in activities are consider much different any many cases. I have discussed this with the Springfield office. Just make sure you follow all safety concerns such as thicken liquids and chopped or pureed. If you have diabetics they must be explained that it is not for the best of their diet and allow to make a choice. Remember we are now being allowed to let the resident make a choice! use it to their best interest! Remember to always follow good handwashing. In 19 yrs of inspection this seems to all be the main concern but why not it's a concern to me if I eat out.