Best Practice Food and Nutrition Manual for Aged Care
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This manual offers practical guidelines on food and nutrition best practices in aged care homes, covering menu planning, meal enjoyment, hydration, and malnutrition prevention. It includes checklists, screening tools, and dietary considerations tailored to the needs of older people.
This resource was developed by a state/territory government or organisation and therefore its applicability and usefulness may be limited.
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Key Theme
Clinical safety
Food and nutrition
Standard
5: Clinical Care
6: Food and Nutrition
Outcomes
5.5: Safety of clinical care services
6.2: Assessment of nutritional needs and preferences
6.3: Provision of food and drinks
6.4: Dining experience
