1. How could the goal to “drink more water” be rewritten as a S.M.A.R.T. goal?
2. List 3 ways to engage learners in a group education session.
ANSWER
Each day starting (specifiy date), the client will consume at least 64 oz (8 cups) of water by drinking 4 cups by 1:00 pm, and the remaining 4 cups by 7:00 pm.
(1) Ask an open-ended question (2) Encourage open communication which requires absolute acceptance of each person in the group (3) Provide the learning objectives to give a general directions for the session.
3. A client is having trouble understanding nutrition education that was presented in a list form. What could be done to help?
Perhaps the client is a visual learner. Drawing diagrams or using other visual aids may enhance the client’s understanding
CHAPTER 16 QUESTION
1. During last year’s survey, a problem was identified with the timing of meals. Where can the CDM, CFPP go to find the regulations for timing of meals?
ANSWER
Review the State Operations Manual (SOM) to prepare for the survey process, sections 483.25 and 483.60. The website is: https://www.cms.gov/medicare/provider-enrollment-and- certification/guidanceforlawsandregulations/downloads/ appendix-pp-state-operations-manual.pdf
2. Clients are frequently complaining that they are not getting what they ordered. During the QAPI process, what measure might be tracked to audit for meal accuracy?
Track accuracy of diets served compared to the meal tray cards and client orders
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