FEED CLIENT WHO CANNOT FEED THEMSELF

1. Explains procedure to client, speaking clearly, slowly and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible
2. Before feeding, candidate picks up name card from tray and asks client to state name
3. Before feeding client, client is in an upright sitting position (45-90 degrees)
4. Places tray where it can be easily seen by client
5. Client’s hands are cleaned with hand wipe before beginning feeding
6. Candidate sits facing client during feeding
7. Tells client what foods are on tray and asks what client would like to eat first
8. Using spoon, offers client one bite of each type of food on tray, telling client the content of each spoonful
9. Offers beverage at least once during meal
10. Makes sure client’s mouth is empty before offering next bite of food or sip of beverage
11. At end of meal, client’s mouth is wiped and hands are cleaned with hand wipe
12. Removes food tray and places tray in designated dirty supply area
13. Signaling device is within client’s reach
14. Washes hands