Meadowvale Care Home

1. To support good nutrition and so that people enjoy each mealtime experience, the service should ensure that: a) Staff are effectively led and deployed to support people to eat and drink well, particularly when they may need assistance. b) People are supported with appropriate food choices to ensure nutritional intake when they choose not to sit and eat a meal. c) Daily food and fluid charts are analysed and action taken when people do not meet required levels of intake. d) A review of peoples dining experience is undertaken to support improved outcomes in eating and drinking. This is to ensure care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards which state "If I need help with eating and drinking, this is carried out in a dignified way and my personal preferences are respected." (HSCS1.34) and "I can enjoy unhurried snack and mealtimes in as relaxed an atmosphere as possible." (HSCS 1.35) a) completion of all assessment and recording documentation associated with any individuals medication management. b) implementation of administration of medication procedures and robust audit of practice. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: 'Any treatment or intervention that I experience is safe and effective.' (HSCS 1.24)