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Communal Dining Resumption Policy- Resumed, 10/15/21

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Policy: 

Communal dining at Jurney’s Assisted Living is being resumed in a gradual fashion where practical. It is our intent to follow CDC and state guidelines regarding limited resumption of communal dining following the latest easing of COVID-19 restrictions. Our main focus remains resident and staff safety. Policy and practice will continue to focus on adhering to the core principles outlined for COVID-19 infection prevention.  Communal dining will only be facilitated for residents who are not in isolation or not in quarantine under current NC DHHS guidance. If COVID-19 infections were to occur in our facility, we will resume additional limitations based on the status of the COVID-19 infections in the facility.

Procedure: 

  • To best adhere to the core principles of COVID-19 infection prevention, the community will strive, as much as practical, to begin reintroducing limited community group dining opportunities. Appropriate personal care and supervision will be provided for the safety of the resident by taking into consideration the needs of the resident and the situation. Some of the factors considered may include but are not limited to: individuals with swallowing difficulties (high risk for choking or aspiration), individuals requiring assistance with eating/hydration, need for supervising residents with wandering or other behaviors or other care need factors.
  • COVID-19 infection prevention core principles are available through the CDC, state or local health departments.
  • Proper face covering or face mask for all individuals will be provided to each resident and service personnel participating in communal dining. Resident face covering or mask will be encouraged while not eating.
  • Residents will be encouraged to maintain social distancing of 6 feet of space between each individual and each table throughout the meal. Dining with a roommate at the same table is permitted. Residents unable to maintain social distancing of 6 feet will be offered private or in-room dining. 
  • Residents who are at a higher risk for choking or aspiration will be prioritized for distance due to an increased risk of coughing and airborne droplet spread.
  • Residents will be encouraged to perform hand hygiene at the entrance to the dining room/area before and at the conclusion of each meal. 
  • Dining area touch surfaces will be disinfected with EPA-registered disinfectant prior to a scheduled meal and immediately following a meal.
  • Group size will be limited so that infection prevention measures such as hand hygiene, use of face masks, and social distancing can be appropriately followed. If necessary, staggered mealtimes will be considered.
  • Condiments and other items typically shared on tables will be served in individual packets.
  • Food will be individually plated rather than served family-style.
  • Servers providing feeding assistance to more than one resident at a time will comply with hand hygiene requirements when switching between residents by using hand sanitizer.
  • A family member who has been fully vaccinated may participate with feeding assistance as part of a compassionate care practice.
  • Residents in isolation for suspected or confirmed COVID-19 status are not permitted to participate in group dining, rather will continue to be provided with private in-room dining.
  • Residents will not be transported through areas where COVID-19 positive or suspected residents are located. 
  • Residents or staff who develop signs and symptoms of COVID-19 within 14 days after eating in a communal dining setting will notify the Resident Care Director or designee. 
  • In the event a positive case is identified, all individuals participating in communal dining including staff, will be assessed for the level of exposure. Facility will follow guidance from the local HD, Medical Director or NC SPICE.
This policy and procedure is not intended to replace the informed judgment of individual physicians, nurses or other clinicians nor is it intended as a statement of prevailing community standards or minimum standards of practice. It is a suggested method and technique for achieving optimal health care, not a minimum standard below which residents necessarily would be placed at risk.

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