Do you know how to report any concerns you have to the relevant person?
You have checked the care plan, spoken to the individual and encouraged them to drink but you believe they are not drinking enough and you are concerned about dehydration. You need to report these concerns as a person’s health can deteriorate quickly without fluids.
You can talk to:
A more experienced worker
A carer
A family member
A doctor or specialist
Make sure you report the concerns you have.
You can look for signs that a person may be dehydrated, for example, if a person…
| Regularly refuses to drink. |
| Is always thirsty despite drinking plenty of fluids. |
| Has dark coloured urine. |
| Frequently needs to urinate. |
| Is experiencing difficulty swallowing. |
| Is struggling with their cup or drinking vessel. |
| Regularly leaves their drinks untouched. |
| Is producing urine with a bad smell (and they have not recently eaten asparagus!) |
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Class Sessions
1- 1. Describe the importance of food safety, including hygiene, food preparation and handling
2- 2. Explain the importance of good nutrition and hydration in maintaining health and wellbeing
3- 3. List signs and symptoms of poor nutrition and hydration
4- 4. Explain how to promote adequate nutrition and hydration
5- 5. Check that drinks are within reach of those that have restrictions on their movements
6- 6. Check that drinks are refreshed on a regular basis
7- 7. Check that individuals are offered drinks in accordance with their plan of care
8- 8. Support and encourage individuals to drink in accordance with their plan of care
9- 9. Support individuals to access fluids – Know how to report any concerns to the relevant person
10- 10. Check that any nutritional products are within reach of those that have restrictions
11- 11. Check food temperature, care plans and the individual is able to eat it
12- 12. Check appropriate utensils are available to support independence
13- 13. Support and encourage individuals to eat in accordance with their plan of care
14- 14. Support individuals to access food – Know how to report any concerns to the relevant person