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.
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