Care homes

Patients in care homes may be referred to the community dietitian by any member of staff and will then be assessed and reviewed by phone with the care home staff.

Visits to care homes are not usually made however, visits can be arranged if essential.

All patients should have a MUST score. This will help you decide on the best nutritional care plan and if it is appropriate to refer to the community dietitian.

Useful documents

MUST tool

Food Record Chart

Appropriate use of Oral Nutrition Supplements

Making the Most of your Meals

Fortified milk sheet

Food fortification diet sheet

For more information visit malnutrition awarenss and information website, Bapen.

Access short, helpful videos on fortifying food/malnutrition/finger foods for dementia patients here.

The following webinar which is 24 minutes long gives an overview of MUST (malnutrition universal screening tool) and also practical advice on offering a fortified diet.

MUST webinar

 

 

 

Dietetics