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    Assessment Forms

    STEP 1: RESIDENT ASSESSMENTS

    1. Mealtime Observational Protocol
    2. Between-Meal Snack and Oral Supplement Consumption Assessment
    3. Resident Interview: Nutrition and Food Complaints
    4. Resident Interview: Geriatric Depression Scale
    5. Resident Interview: Chronic Pain Assessment
    6. Resident Medical Record Review
    7. Guidelines for Estimating Food Intake
    8. Guidelines for Accurate Weight Assessments

     STEP 2: INDIVIDUALIZING FEEDING ASSISTANCE

    1. Mealtime Feeding Assistance Protocol
    2. Between-Meal Snack Protocol
    3. Process Reliability-Mealtime Assistance

    STEP 3: QUALITY MONITORING

    1. Quality Improvement Observation Form: Meals
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