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Dining Culture Change
Nabil Hawatmeh, CDM,CFPP Executive Director for
Food Nutritional Services, Medilodge of
Sterling Heights Joint Provider and Surveyor
Training April 12, 2011
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Objectives

• Define all types of dining available to residents
  in long term care facilities
• Explain the changes in dining to accommodate the
  future long term care residents and to meet their
  demands
• Describe the benefits of dining towards improving
  morale and health outcomes for residents

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Overview

• Buffet Style Dining
• Restaurant Style Dining
• Elegant Room Service (24 Hours a day)
• Special Event Dining
• Culture Change

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Buffet Style Dining

• Offers residents different selections of
  appetizing and nutritional choices
• Grants the residents greater control over their
  mealtime choices
• Brings the aroma out to the residents
  which stimulates their
  appetite
• Provides an enjoyable upscale and
  sociable experience

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Buffet Menu

• Cornflake Chicken
• Pasta Primavera
• Breaded Pork Chops
• Lake Perch Fillet
• Panini Sandwiches and pizza
• Yellow Squash
• Vegetable blend of the day
• Homemade Mashed Potatoes
• Rice
• Scalloped Potatoes

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Buffet
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Dessert Cart