Weight Loss Prevention
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START WITH WHAT YOU KNOW, THEN CONSIDER YOUR OPTIONS
Start with a recap of what you know at this point:
- the number of nutritionally at-risk residents (those who eat less than 75% of most meals, about 50% to 80% of all residents)
- The percentage of at-risk residents responsive to the mealtime intervention (about 50%)
- The percentage of at-risk residents responsive to the snack intervention (about 40%)
- the amount of time it takes to provide feeding assistance during meals and snack periods
Our research shows that the amount of time needed to provide each intervention exceeds the usual amount of time nurse aides spend on providing feeding assistance (though the interventions result in significantly higher intake levels):
Taking all this information into account leads us to the staffing recommendations presented in the following pages. As you read, keep in mind that not every recommendation will work well in every facility. You should decide which to implement based on your residents' needs and your facility's staff resources. Please note: We've started our list with the least restrictive recommendations. You should consider implementing these first.
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