To support providers to identify actions from previously issued Patient Safety Alerts that remain valid today, we have published a set of ‘enduring standards’ and 'general principles'. This follows a clinical review of alerts issued up to November 2019 https://t.co/2KcLBGIlZB
💬 "Getting #Nutrition support right for these patients...is essential for their recovery and rehabilitation."
Patrick Dubois, Consultant Gastroenterologist, shared how he helps patients who require artificial feeding at King's.
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Mobile hydration awareness today. Educating staff with tips to support patients to drink more as well as dysphagia awareness. Staff were able to try thickened fluids that can be recommended for patients with dysphagia #NutritionAndHydrationWeek@KingsCollegeNHS#teamkings
Congratulations to Jenny for winning this award for nutrition and hydration week.
Pharmacists have a vital role to play in the safe, effective use of parenteral nutrition. Being part of the aseptic team they can also bring quality and formulation expertise to patient care.
Snacky Tuesday @KingsCollegeNHS Our wonderful Dietitians have been visiting the wards to highlight how snacks can be helpful to supplement meals. Little and often can be really beneficial when appetite low.#NutritionAndHydrationWeek
Enteral tube feeding awareness as part of #NutritionAndHydrationWeek@KingsCollegeNHS. Great to talk to so many staff and visitors about how we support some of our patients
💬 "I help support the provision of food on the ward, provide encouragement and find solutions to ensure our patients receive the food they enjoy."
Mr Singh, ward host at King's College Hospital, spoke about how he cares for patients this #NHWeek2022.
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🍱 Today marks the start of Nutrition and Hydration Week!
Teams at King’s and PRUH are holding events & awareness stands promoting this key aspect of patient care.
Look out for a series of profiles featuring our staff this week.
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