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Approaches to Increase Food and Fluid Intake

Super Snack Menus  

Regular Diet
Reduced Concentrated Sugars

Components of a Comprehensive Hydration Program
Hydration Cart Policy and Procedure
Between-Meal Fuild Intake Documentation Policy and Procedure
Overview and Instructions for Tracking Fluid Between Meals
       Appendix A: Beverage Estimation Visual (BEV)
Signs and Symptoms of Dehydration Checklist


FHA Job Description/General Job Duties
FHA Sample Work Schedule
Interdisciplinary Communication:
       Responsibilities of Interdisciplinary Team Members with FHA Program       
       Weight, Food and Hydration Notification Form (FHA to RD/DTR)
       Dietary/FHA Notification Form (RD/DTR to FHA)
Quality Improvement Monitors


Resident Assessment

Overview and Instructions for Meal Food and Fluid Intake Estimation Method
       Appendix A: Food and Fluid Estimation Diagram (FFED)
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Breakfast
                     · Lunch/Dinner
     
  Appendix B: Food and Fluid Intake Tracking
Meal Intake Documentation Policy and Procedure
In-service Training Manual for FFED

Height Measurement Policy and Procedure
Stature Formulas to Use with Knee Height
Ordering Information for Calipers

Weight Policy and Procedure
Instructions for Obtaining Accurate Body Weights
       Weighing Worksheet
Instructions for Trending Weight and Evaluating Weight Change
       Resident Weight Record
       Excel Weight Change Spreadsheet (Computer Program)
       Instructions for Use of Excel Weight Change Spreadsheet



Educational Tools For Staff
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Nursing Facilities
Home Care
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Last Updated 07/09/2004