Abstract:It has been found that many organisations still fail to meet the basic rights of those in their care, in terms of access to food, drink and support when they need it. In acknowledgment that food service in hospitals must be given a higher priority, and be recognised as an integral part of the patient's treatment and care, Irish hospitals must now have a system to evaluate the nutritional and hydrational care for patients admitted to hospital. The purpose of this audit was to examine the level of mealtime suppo… Show more
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