Meal times

[ltcnurse4u, CNA, LPN]

Noticed a sign that is posted at the nurses station. It states our meal times and that they are a regulation of the dept of health. Residnet must be down for meals. Then it lists the times and then there is this...

" If neeed, cares (i.e brushing teeth, pericares etct) Can wait till after they are finished with breatkfast. " Seriously? I believe they are taking this state reg a little to seriously. To me...I believe it meals but be ready to serve by certain times of the day.

[ktwlpn, LPN]

I know meal times and snack times are regulated( meaning the numbers of hours permitted to lapse between them) I have worked in LTC' s that changed the shift times to accommodate (6a to 2p from 7a -3p) Resident were permitted to attend the dining room in their robes if they wished. I'm pretty sure if a resident demands a tray later in the morning that would need to be accommodated.

I worked on a 22 bed dementia unit,breakfast trays came at 8am.As the aides did am. care the residents were brought to me in the dining area were I gave them meds,juice,toast and cereal.By 7am everyone was up and ready for the hot platter.