I am not sure what the law is, but....from the perspective of a nurse...
It is possible they want the swallow test for documentation to relieve them from liabilty in a similar way kids have to have TB tests etc on file even when they do not have symptoms, - do they feed him or does he self feed?
As for the unformed stool, that could be out of fear it might leak out if it is loose. either around the legs or up over the top. (not during changeing but in between changes) Even non contagious feces is not "sanitary" --
Like I said, tho, I am not positive, I am offering brain storm ideas on what their perspectives might be on both. I know in our adult day care and activities time at nursing home, those were the reasons we had been given for both of those similar situations. -- BUT I understand..we were not providing education, either.
