text: i work in a long term care, can anyone tell me the regulations for giving incontinent care at mealtime?   incontinent care should be given in privacy prior to mealtime.  if a resident needs urgent incontinent care during a meal, you may respectfully assist them to a private area.  assist with the care and back to the meal.  reheat the meal if necessary so that it is served at the proper temperature.  giving incontinent care while the person is dining (say in thier room) most likely would be against a regulation related to dignity.