A new Care Commission report – Eating Well in Care Homes for Older People – details the quality of nutritional care in Scotland’s care homes based on an analysis of inspections from 303 care homes, complaint investigations and enforcement action.
The recommendations include:
* Raising awareness of the National Care Standards for eating well
* Increasing staff training in the areas of eating, drinking and nutrition
* Ensuring staff numbers are sufficient to encourage and help residents to eat well and drink regularly
* Ensuring menus are properly planned for older people who have diabetes, unplanned weight loss or difficulty swallowing & chewing.
The full report (published 18/9/09) is available at http://www.carecommission.com/images/stories/documents/publications/reviewsofqualitycare/eating_well_in_care_homes_for_older_people_report.pdf
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