Nutrition and Hydration Audit - Care Homes

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Questions

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  • Q1 | Unanswered

    Is there a nutrition and hydration policy in place that reflects current best practice and guidance?

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  • Q2 | Unanswered

    Are all residents assessed for nutritional risk on admission using a validated tool (e.g., MUST)?

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  • Q3 | Unanswered

    Are nutritional assessments reviewed regularly and after any changes in health or weight?

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  • Q4 | Unanswered

    Are care plans developed for residents at risk of malnutrition, dehydration, or weight loss?

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  • Q5 | Unanswered

    Are residents’ dietary preferences, allergies, cultural or religious food needs clearly documented and respected?

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  • Q6 | Unanswered

    Are fluid intake requirements assessed and monitored where necessary, especially for those at risk of dehydration?

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  • Q7 | Unanswered

    Are food and fluid charts used appropriately and completed consistently where required?

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  • Q8 | Unanswered

    Is food prepared and served in a way that is appealing and suitable for individual needs (e.g., texture-modified diets)?

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  • Q9 | Unanswered

    Are mealtime environments calm, supportive, and free from avoidable distractions or distress?

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  • Q10 | Unanswered

    Do staff provide assistance sensitively and respectfully for residents who require help with eating and drinking?

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  • Q11 | Unanswered

    Are residents encouraged to eat independently where possible, with adaptive equipment if needed?

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  • Q12 | Unanswered

    Are meals and snacks offered at appropriate intervals, including outside of main mealtimes?

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  • Q13 | Unanswered

    Are fortified meals or supplements used where recommended by a dietitian or healthcare professional?

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  • Q14 | Unanswered

    Are residents weighed regularly and are changes in weight monitored and acted upon?

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  • Q15 | Unanswered

    Are food safety standards upheld in kitchens and dining areas, including correct food storage and temperature checks?

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  • Q16 | Unanswered

    Are staff trained in food hygiene, nutrition awareness, and choking prevention?

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  • Q17 | Unanswered

    Is there clear documentation of dietary supplements, thickeners, or other prescribed nutrition supports?

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  • Q18 | Unanswered

    Are residents with swallowing difficulties referred to speech and language therapy (SALT) where needed?

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  • Q19 | Unanswered

    Are care plans updated following dietetic advice or changes in dietary risk?

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  • Q20 | Unanswered

    Are residents encouraged to remain hydrated throughout the day with visible, accessible drinks?

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  • Q21 | Unanswered

    Is fluid intake supported with tools like hydration stations, accessible jugs, or flavoured drink options?

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  • Q22 | Unanswered

    Are special occasions and individual preferences considered in meal planning (e.g., birthdays, cultural holidays)?

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  • Q23 | Unanswered

    Are food choices offered visually or verbally to support those with communication or cognitive impairments?

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  • Q24 | Unanswered

    Are nutrition and hydration discussed during reviews, supervisions, or clinical handovers?

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  • Q25 | Unanswered

    Are incidents such as choking or significant weight loss analysed and used to improve practice?

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  • Q26 | Unanswered

    Is there evidence of involvement from families or advocates in meal planning when appropriate?

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  • Q27 | Unanswered

    Is the catering team involved in care planning and informed of residents’ changing dietary needs?

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  • Q28 | Unanswered

    Is feedback on food quality and variety gathered regularly from residents and used to inform improvements?

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  • Q29 | Unanswered

    Are menus balanced, nutritionally appropriate, and rotated to maintain variety?

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  • Q30 | Unanswered

    Is the effectiveness of nutrition and hydration support monitored and reported in governance processes?

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