Copyright EMAP Publishing 2017 This article is not for distribution Nursing Practice Keywords Nutrition/Protected Practical procedures mealtimes/Malnutrition/Documentation Nutrition and hydration This article has been double-blind peer reviewed Assisting patients with eating and drinking to prevent malnutrition alnutrition costs the UK This is essential as it helps to ascertain Author Liz Anderson is nutrition health economy £19bn a year whether a patient needs help and informs nurse specialist at Buckinghamshire and affects one in four people their nutritional plan of care. Healthcare Trust. M admitted to care settings There are a number of patients who - (Elia, 2015). It is ...
Residential & Nursing Home Settings Nutrition Care Plan: HIGH RISK OF MALNUTRITION (‘MUST’ SCORE 2+) Name Room Date Care Plan initiated Height Weight 3 months Weight when care BMI when care metre/ft in ago: kg plan initiated: kg 2 plan initiated: kg/m 2 If BMI >30 kg/m (obese) treat according to local policy/national guidelines Problems/Symptoms which are interfering with ability to eat and drink† ONS prescription if provided Date commenced: Treatment Goal: Product Name: Daily Dose: Initial and Date Each Box Monthly When Completed e.g. HF, DD/MM/YEAR ACTION Month 1 Month 2 Month 3 Month ...
14th May 2020 Dear Director of Nursing, This pack provides guidance, advice and resources on nutritional support during the Covid-19 period. It was developed by HSE dietitians who work in residential care facilities (public and private nursing homes) for older people. Covid-19 in older people may cause loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, swallowing difficulties, loss of smell or taste, weight loss, and fatigue. These can all lead to poor oral intake, which in turn increases the person’s risk of malnutrition and frailty. Nutrition and hydration care is essential and should be recorded as part of a resident’s ...
Residential & Nursing Home Settings Nutrition Care Plan: MEDIUM RISK OF MALNUTRITION (‘MUST’ SCORE 1) Name Room Date Care Plan initiated Height Weight 3 months Weight when care BMI when care metre/ft in ago: kg plan initiated: kg 2 plan initiated: kg/m 2 If BMI >30 kg/m (obese) treat according to local policy/national guidelines Problems/Symptoms which are interfering with ability to eat and drink† Treatment Goal: Initial and Date Each Box Monthly When Completed e.g. HF, DD/MM/YEAR ACTION Month 1 Month 2 Month 3 Month 4 Month 5 Month 6 Record weight, BMI, ‘MUST&rsquo ...
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