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Summer Seminar. Malnutrition task force and the importance within the care sector. The Malnutrition Task Force. Independent group of experts across health, social care and local government, united to address the problem of preventable malnutrition in older people.
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Summer Seminar Malnutrition task force and the importance within the care sector
The Malnutrition Task Force Independent group of experts across health, social care and local government, united to address the problem of preventable malnutrition in older people
Malnutrition Task Force Mission To ensure the prevention and treatment of preventable malnutrition is embedded in all care and community support services as well as raising awareness amongst older people and their families
Phase 1: Understanding • Research, workshops, learning examples and case studies • Understanding the issues • Understanding what looks good • Finding out what interventions have already taken place to tackle malnutrition - being clear on what has worked
Consequences of Malnutrition (within days) Psychology – depression & apathy Poor breathing and cough from loss of muscle strength Poor Immunity and infections Liver fatty change, functional declinenecrosis, fibrosis Decreased Cardiac output Hypothermia – decline in all functions Impaired wound healing and susceptibility to pressure ulcers Renal function – limited ability to excrete salt and water Impaired gut integrity and immunity Loss of muscle and bone strength - falls and fractures
Guidance Guides for • Food and beverage providers • Hospitals • Care homes • Local communities • Commissioners Available to download from www.malnutritiontaskforce.org.uk
Five principles for best practice Raising awareness Working together Identifying malnutrition Personalised care, support and treatment Monitoring and evaluation
Evaluation by University of Chester • How has the Change Management programme been received by the different participants in Health Communities? • What are the successes with the Change Management programme? • And what are the issues? (i.e. lessons for improving effectiveness) • How successful was the pilot program? • A written evaluation report for each of the five sites
Keep in touch . . . Lesley Carter Projects and Partnerships Programme Manager lesley.carter@ageuk.org.uk