How to identify & treat undernutrition in care homes

The workshop covers:

- What is undernutrition

- How to identify undernutrition including:

- using ‘MUST’ to determine risk of undernutrition

- how to determine height from ulna

- how to determine weight change from mid upper arm circumference (MUAC)

- How to treat undernutrition, including

- Food based treatments (nourishing snacks & drinks, fortified diets)

- Appropriate use and monitoring of prescribed nutritional supplements

- Appropriate referral to a dietitian

- The importance of hydration

- Nutrition related documentation, including:

- The development and reviewing of nutrition care plans

- Good practice guidance for monitoring food and fluid intakes