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CMS SOM App. J, Tag W488
§483.480(d)(4) to assure that each client eats in a manner consistent with his or her
developmental level; and
Guidance §483.480(d)(4)
The intent of this regulation is to promote the acquisition of skills that lead to greater
independence in eating.
Clients should be actively encouraged to eat independently to the extent possible and in
accordance with their assessed abilities.
Clients should receive training to develop independent eating skills consistent with their
developmental potential as identified through the CFA.
Clients learn skills in accordance with their functional levels. Skills may include:
• Use of utensils;
• Meal preparation;
• Socialization during meals;
• Family style dining; and
• Ordering food in restaurants.
Clients' eating programs are implemented in accordance with their training objectives.
To the maximum extent possible, staff model appropriate mealtime behavior and conversation
by sitting at the table with clients, and when possible, eating meals with clients.
History
Rev. 135, Issued: 02-27-15, Effective: 04-27-15, Implementation: 04-27-15
Provenance
- Source
- cms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-07-22
- Edition
- som-2026-07-22
- Content hash
f26a6531f6fdd03e63f842eab780181c67a907427c3361b4f4b07c72667b1bc8
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