As always, it is important to know how to report any concerns you have to the relevant person.
This could be to…
A more experienced worker
A carer
A family member
A doctor or specialist
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There is a new one this time – just trying to keep you awake!
It is your duty of care to support individuals to meet their fluid and nutritional needs.
You may have noticed that a person you support is eating very little or eating too much.
You may have noticed that a person has lost or gained weight recently. A person may be struggling to chew or shallow food and drink. In some cases and when the individual has mental capacity, you will be able to discuss this directly with them.
Any changes in person’s usual food and nutrition consumption needs to be reported. These changes could be due their physical wellbeing, their emotional wellbeing, a change in medication etc. and should be looked into.
You must record your concerns in their care plan and record the action you have taken.
Malnutrition can be very common in older people.
This is a link to the BDA (which we introduced you to earlier). Here you will find a factsheet which helps you to spot the signs and help support those with malnutrition.
Well done! You have completed our eLearning for Fluids and Nutrition.
You can now return to the assessments and complete any outstanding tasks. Once you have completed your assessment, you can see and download your certificate.
If you have any feedback, you can complete our quick evaluation form when you view your certificate.
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