Food and drink in your aged care - supporting informed choice and risk - staff poster

Food and drink in your aged care - supporting informed choice and risk - staff poster

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This resource provides guidance for aged care staff on supporting older people's informed choices regarding food and drink, even when those choices involve personal risks. It encourages staff to respect resident autonomy, provide information on risks, document decisions, and ensure access to professional advice, promoting dignity and quality of life in care settings. This resource may refer to information that will be updated from 1 November 2025 to align with the new Aged Care Act and Quality Standards. 

 

Author
Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission
Standard
1: The Individual
3: The Care and Services
6: Food and Nutrition
7: The Residential Community
Outcomes
3.2: Delivery of funded aged care services
1.3: Choice, independence and quality of life
6.3: Provision of food and drinks
7.1: Daily living
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