This policy is designed for domiciliary care managers, compliance officers, and care coordinators, aiming to uphold the highest care quality standards. It is also valuable for care staff seeking clear guidelines to deliver effective nutrition and hydration support.

This nutrition and hydration policy includes:

• Principles of safe and effective nutrition and hydration
• Legal obligations under UK care regulations
• Roles and responsibilities of staff and management
• Comprehensive assessment and monitoring protocols
• Food hygiene and safety practices
• Guidelines for meeting individual dietary preferences and requirements
• Continuous improvement strategies for care quality.

Maintaining proper nutrition and hydration is fundamental to the health and dignity of service users. This policy:

• Mitigates risks of malnutrition and dehydration.
• Ensures compliance with CQC regulations and inspection readiness.
• Supports staff in providing personalised and culturally sensitive care.
• Enhances service user satisfaction and trust in care services.

The features and benefits of this nutrition and hydration policy are:

• Time-saving - Pre-designed and customisable in Microsoft Word, saving hours of preparation.
• Always current - Updated regularly to reflect the latest regulations and best practices.
• Professional quality - Developed by health and social care compliance experts.
• Customisable - Adaptable to fit the unique requirements of your organisation based on your own risk assessment.
• Audit-ready - Includes detailed guidance for meeting inspection and reporting standards.
  

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