Dining Project Pilot

Person-Directed Dining Practices

In 2007, CAHF embarked on a pilot project with the California Culture Change Coalition and CMS Region IX to test out several dining innovations in skilled nursing facilities. Eleven nursing homes volunteered to try out a new practice that expanded the dining choices for people living in their facilities. Three practices were piloted; restaurant style, buffet style, and an expanded snack program. The experiences of these providers and the “lessons learned” are described in the “Person Directed Dining Package” which is soon to be available in its entirety through California Culture Change Coalition. We have posted some excerpts from that package here for all that are interested, and will be posting info here on how to access the entire document in the near future so please check back.

Right-click on each link in the left hand column and select Save Link As or Save To. Below is a brief description of each numbered section.

Section 1: Cover, Table of Contents, Intro, Culture Change & Overview

Section 2: The Practices (a)

Section 2: The Practices (b)

Section 3: Appendix A: Participants

Section 4: Appendix B: Provider Practices Summary

Section 5: Appendix C: Sample Policies, Menus & Forms

Section 6: Appendix D: Regulatory References

Section 7: Appendix E: Resources

The project began in January 2008 with an orientation of participating facilities and concludes in October 2008 with the release of the practice packages. For more information about the project or to acquire the CD, contact Jocelyn Montgomery.