A large number of individuals within health and social care settings do not have their nutrition and hydration needs adequately met on a daily basis. The intake of sufficient fluid and nutrition is fundamental to good health and well-being. It is imperative that all staff who work within a health an
Overview
A large number of individuals within health and social care settings do not have their nutrition and hydration needs adequately met on a daily basis. The intake of sufficient fluid and nutrition is fundamental to good health and well-being. It is imperative that all staff who work within a health and social care setting are able to identify where issues could arise.
Course Objectives
This half day course describes the importance of hydration, signs of dehydration and ways to support and promote hydration with individuals. It aims to raise awareness of common barriers, best practices and the importance of record keeping within various settings.
Agenda
Introduction to healthy eating and poor nutrition
Meal time problems and how to problem solve
Healthy eating recommendations and different dietary requirements and conditions
The function of vitamins and problems caused by deficiency
MUST tool ( Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool )
Signs and symptoms of dehydration
Best practice and guidelines
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Since its inception TLC quickly became one of the UK’s leading training organisations in the retail and hospitality sectors and as a result of our performance has been recognised as a centre of excellence.
TLC has continued to develop our innovative delivery model into other sectors and is now one of the UK's leading providers of leadership and health and social care training providers, offering an outstanding services to our clients.
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