Wellbeing Care Group Meal-Time Audit

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Menu Planning / Meal Preparation

• Are the residents encouraged to participate in menu planning and the preparation where possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Dining Experience

• Does the dining room look welcoming

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tables set with?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Linen Table Cloths and Napkins?

• Cutlery and Non-Plastic Glasses

• Place settings laid out correctly

• Do staff create a relaxed and social atmosphere by limiting distractions and minimising noise?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are residents offered the choice of sitting in either a wheelchair or an ordinary chair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are residents provided with an opportunity to make choices according to their preferences in order to:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Socialise with other residents

• Socialise with staff?

• Relax?

• Is the temperature in the dining area, when full, at a comfortable level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the food served at a pace that is appropriate to all diners?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• On a scale of 1 - 10 please rate the appearance of the plated food, where 1 is very poor and 10 is excellent.

• Are snacks available as an alternative to large meals

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an interesting combination of textures and colours?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Aroma

• Does the food smell appetising?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do unpleasant smells interfere with eating?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Taste test

• On a scale of 1-10, where 1 is Very poor and 10 is excellent please rate the food for taste.

• Was the food presented hot?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the food in keeping with cultural and religious food requirements of individual residents

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was the food served appropriate to the residents appetite?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Assistance and Support

• Is the food cut up in a sensitive manner for those who cannot manage to do it for themselves?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do residents receive discreet and appropriate support to eat a meal by

  Select A member of staff sitting with them Member of staff sitting with them and sharing a meal Providing appropriate aids ensuring that the aids help residents eat and drink independently

  • A member of staff sitting with them
  • Member of staff sitting with them and sharing a meal
  • Providing appropriate aids
  • ensuring that the aids help residents eat and drink independently

General

• Do staff apply good standards of hygiene?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was tea and coffee served or made available after the meal to allow residents time to relax and chat?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are teapots, coffee and cold drink facilities available to enable residents to pour their own drinks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hot drinks freshly made?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Courses

• Had the residents been given a choice of at least 2 options of meals prior to having them served?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are residents given appropriate time to savour their food before the next course is offered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are second helpings available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a sweet trolley used to offer a variety of desserts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did resident 1 enjoy their mealtime experience and have they made any comments?

• Did resident 2 enjoy their mealtime experience and have they made a comment?

• Did resident 3 enjoy their mealtime experience and have they made a comment?

• Please take a picture of the meal that has been served

  Media

• Please demonstrate the choice that been offered.

  Media