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Support Nutrition & Hydration week Make the pledge for better care 17 th - 23 th March 2014. Visit www.nutrition&hydrationweek.co.uk for more information. Endorsed by:. Nutrition & Hydration week aims to:. To emphasise the minimum standards
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Support Nutrition & Hydration week Make the pledge for better care 17th - 23th March 2014 Visit www.nutrition&hydrationweek.co.uk for more information Endorsed by:
Nutrition & Hydration week aims to: To emphasise the minimum standards for nutrition in care settings To raise awareness of the 10 key characteristics of nutritional care To promote the role of Nutrition Advocates To highlight good practice in promoting hydration To highlight good practice in promoting high quality nutritional care
Meal Service Monday - non ward based staff to volunteer to help with food & drinks service Planned activities for Nutrition & Hydration Week 2014 Nutrition & Hydration information stands The Worlds biggest Afternoon tea party Protected meal times -Monitoring of compliance For more information and how to get involved contact the Site Catering Manager.
Good Practice to Improve Nutrition • Screen for malnutrition with ‘MUST’ – use the correct core care plans and implement the plan • Highlight at risk patients to staff think - RED TRAY • • Prepare patients for their mealtimes, by offering hand hygiene and correct positioning • Protect your patients mealtimes
Good Practice to Improve Hydration • Offer a minimum of 7 - 8 drinks throughout the day • Ensure fresh water is available at all times • Change water jugs 3 times a day View the ‘Hydration Tool Kit’ at www.rcn.org.uk Want to know more?