Food@Kings

Food@Kings - highlighting everything relating to food, nutrition and hydration at Kings College Hospital. #Mealtimesmatter

[Food@Kings @FoodAtKings]

Good Nutrition and hydration is a key part of improving clinical outcomes for patients in hospital.We @KingsCollegeNHS have recently relaunched our protected mealtimes. Protected mealtimes will allow our patients to eat their meals without unnecessary interruption. #nutrition

[Food@Kings @FoodAtKings]

This week is #NutritionAndHydrationWeek and our teams @KingsCollegeNHS have been busy raising awareness.#nutritionmatters #hyrdrationmatters.

[Tracey Marshall @_tracey82]

Ongoing enteral tube awareness sessions today as part of Nutrition and Hydration week.#NHWeek2022 #NutritionMonth #teamkings @KingsCollegeNHS

[Food@Kings @FoodAtKings]

“I also assist patients needing help with feeding, ensure that they have a copy of the menu, and help them or relatives to post lists of their favourite foods to inform catering staff on their daily rounds.”

[Food@Kings @FoodAtKings]

We asked Adam one of our volunteers @Kingsvolunteer1
@KingsCollegeNHS
What’s your role in providing patients with adequate nutrition and hydration whilst in hospital?

[Food@Kings @FoodAtKings]

“Encouraging patients to eat and drink is my main priority, as this can help them get better sooner and make their stay more enjoyable. On arrival, I fill their water jugs and keep topping up. Then I prepare their tables for supper, help serve meals and hot drinks.”

[Food@Kings @FoodAtKings]

February is #nationalheartmonth did you know here @KingsCollegeNHS we have a wide range of food choices that is healthy for your heart .#medirest #loveyourheart #healthyheart #healthyyou @Kingsvolunteer1

[Food@Kings @FoodAtKings]

“My role involves co-ordinating the nutrition support team with nursing care.I act as a clinical expert in the assessment of nutritional needs,delivery of treatment.I provide the link between the hospital and community ensuring patients are advocated for & have streamlined care.”

[Food@Kings @FoodAtKings]

We asked Tracey Marshall Nutrition specialist nurse @KingsCollegeNHS

What’s your role in providing patients with adequate nutrition and hydration whilst in hospital?

[Food@Kings @FoodAtKings]

“Adequate nutrition & hydration are vital in patient’s recovery. My role is to ensure our patients have enough to eat & drink whilst in our care. I do this by assisting them to eat, encouraging fluid intake & ensuring there are fewer interruptions during mealtimes.”

[Food@Kings @FoodAtKings]

We asked one of the Ward leaders Delia @KingsCollegeNHS

What’s your role in providing patients with adequate nutrition and hydration whilst in hospital?

[Food@Kings @FoodAtKings]

"Whether it's arranging special diets for patients or conducting nutrition related training with front line team members my role as a Healthcare Nutritionist for Medirest involves supporting patients’ nutrition and hydration on many different levels".

[Food@Kings @FoodAtKings]

We asked our Medirest nutritionist Heather Dolan @KingsCollegeNHS

What’s your role in providing patients with adequate nutrition and hydration whilst in hospital?

[Food@Kings @FoodAtKings]

Over the following weeks we are going to be speaking to some of the key people who have an in important role in ensuring that our patients at kings receive adequate nutrition and hydration.#Teamkings #watchthisspace

[Food@Kings @FoodAtKings]

Happy New year everybody! 🎉

[Food@Kings @FoodAtKings]

A big thank you from the Food@Kings to all the wonderful volunteers and the Volunteers Team 😊

[@Kingsvolunteersnhs @Kingsvolunteer1]

A massive thank you to 3 of our brilliant Denmark Hill volunteers who have been writing & delivering Christmas messages to the wards.
Well done Janet, Kirsty & Jacqueline for your tremendous efforts in bringing some festive cheer to our inpatients! Merry Christmas! #teamkings

[Food@Kings @FoodAtKings]

A few weeks ago had our food information awareness week🎉
We had a chat with @EstherLadipo, our Dietetic Assistant at @KingsCollegeNHS ,about the importance of protected mealtimes in hospitals☺️🍴 #Mealtimesmatter #protectedmealtimes #patientsfirst #ANutr

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[Food@Kings @FoodAtKings]

Our ward hostess, Ayan, and  HCA , Adam,  are a key part of the food information delivery team on Marjory Warren ward ☺️
We want to ensure that patients have access to the menus, can understand them and receive the right menu to meet their nutritional needs. #Mealtimesmatter 🍴