The matter will then be discussed with the care team and medical staff involved with the individual’s care. I’m in the best position to notice how well a person is eating or if they are refusing foods listed in their care plan. By discussing with other members of the team and making them aware of the problems you will be able to accommodate their needs in the future
CU1672 – UNDERSTAND AND MEET THE NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DEMENTIA 1.4 EXPLAIN THE IMPORTANCE OF RECOGNISING AND MEETING AN INDIVIDUAL’S PERSONAL AND CULTURAL PREFERENCES FOR FOOD AND DRINK. The Dietary needs of an individual in our care will need to be assessed to ensure that we can provide for our clients dietary requirements. This might be as a result of a medical reason such as diabetes, medication they are prescribed, allergies against certain foods like nuts, they may have to have a gluten free diet, or the patient may be under or overweight and require a specialist diet. In recognising our client’s right to have a choice in the food they eat we should ensure our clients maintain as an individual, and we should promote a positive mental health to our clients.
This means that the patients' individual needs will be met and achieved for example; a personal eating plan to a specific individual. Putting the service user at the centre of the provision generally makes a happier and healthier patient in all areas. An example of this would be in a hospital if a Muslim patient wanted to continue to wear a burka whilst on the ward instead of just a hospital gown then the staff must try to accommodate this, or compromise with the patient such as explaining that wearing a burka on the ward was ok but they may have to remove it for procedures, surgery etc. They may also need to accommodate prayer times or other religious aspects. Supporting individuals to express needs and preferances This means to not institutionalise patients, for an example in a residential home: this means having flexable eating times, and waking up times.
In this case I would seek guidance for their care plan and GP as to what is acceptable for them to be having. 3. As a Support Assistant it is my job to advise & promote to all service users about a healthy balanced diet and its importance. Also to give them enjoyable foods they can eat and met their dietary needs. For example: a service user may have problems to swallow, dribble whilst eating and get embarrassed in front of peers.
Also keeping a diary on when the individual tends to become hungry, therefore that time can become a regular mealtime. Also making mealtimes quite fun and try talking about how they used to enjoy food and their family traditions and celebrations. 2.3 Describe how a person centred approach can support an individual, with dementia at different levels of ability, to eat and drink. Treating everyone as an individual and making them make informed choices is the best person centred approach. Treating them as an individual makes easier to be aware of their preferences.
HSC2014 Support individuals to eat and drink Be able to support individuals to make choices about food and drink Outcome 1 1. Establish with an individual the food and drink they wish to consume It is important to allow the individual to voice their wishes and preferences regarding their food and drink intake. It is important that you establish the correct foods they like to eat and want to eat; to ensure that they will be happy with their food. It is important to offer a list of choices from each of the 5 food categories to ensure that they are fully aware of the food available. This will also allow you to expand the individual’s normal choices; however pictures may be needed to show certain foods.
Unit 57 (L2) Support individuals to eat and drink [pic] |Workplace: | |Student name: | |Date: | Unit 57- Support individuals to eat and drink Outcome 1: Support individuals to make choices about food and drink Outcome 2: Prepare to provide support for eating and drinking Outcome 3: Provide support for eating and drinking Outcome 4: Clear away after food and drink Outcome 5: Monitor eating and drinking and the support provided Support individuals to make choices about food and drink they wish to consume You also need to support your colleagues to work in ways that recognise and respect people’s beliefs and preferences. Your work setting should be a place in which diversity and difference are acknowledged and respected this includes the choices they make about their food and drink for example choice of: • Menu • Dining table or tray • Timing • Assistance needed • Whether they want to be in other people’s company or whether they want to be alone. A choice of food should be offered, the way it is cooked and the quality of the food provided should also be discussed, varying the times when food is provided so that people can eat when they wish rather than having to fit in with the care setting arrangements. Knowing the food and drink that the individual likes helps to build a trusting relationship as some people do not like to eat meat because of their concern for animals,
2 you support individuals to communicate their views and preferences regarding their current and future health and well-being needs and priorities I support and treat all residents as individuals and with respect and dignity when considering their needs and preferences. This involves asking them their opinions on every aspect of their daily lives, from what time they wish to get up and have their meals to what they want to wear and what they wish to do during the day. Including their intimate hygiene and caring needs. 3 you work with individuals to identify the care and support: a they can and wish to undertake themselves b that can be provided through the individual's support networks c that needs to be provided by yourself and others within and outside your organisation I support and treat all residents as individuals and with respect and dignity when considering their needs and preferences. This involves asking them their opinions on every aspect of their daily lives, from what time they wish to get up and have their meals to what they want to wear and what they wish to
[CT257.5] Understand how issues of public concern may affect the image and delivery of services in the sector The public may affect the image and delivery of service as the public concern may be raised through media coverage on the tv and through press correspondents. [CU1527.1] Know the principles of healthy eating for children and young people Assessment Criteria The eat well plate shows the different types of food we need to eat and in what proportions to have a well-balanced and healthy diet. Children and young people need to have a correct balance of nutrients and food for them to develop and grow properly. The right balance helps to improve their concentration, builds up their strength and gives plenty of energy. 1.1 Outline the nutritional requirements of a healthy diet for children and young people The nutritonal requirements of a healthy diet for children and young people include: vitamins, minerals and protein, mixed with fibers which dont include salt and sugar.
Essay #2 Outline I. Introduction: The questions of what, how, and why you eat food are all factors of the way you are looked upon in your society. Individuals are socially affected by the choices they make within their society. By making the right choices and following “rules” set by the people, they will be one with the people. Introductory statements: These rules govern socially acceptable behavior and consist of mainly keeping loyalty to the morality of community, following customs, adhering to the food traditions, and keeping current to the changing roles.