This topic will enable you to display an understanding of the importance of adequate and appropriate nutrition, hydration and a balanced diet. To know what alternatives are available to supplement poor dietary intake. An awareness of the MUST tool. Have an understanding of food allergies and their triggers; Also good food hygiene practice, infection prevention and safe food handling; Additionally an awareness of IDDSI.
What You’ll Learn
A knowledge of the International dysphagia diet standardisation initiative and swallowing difficulties that may result in needing the additional support and guidance that this tool offers us. Keeping our service users safe and adequately nourished and hydrated may need specialist help from the SALT team.
