Essence of Care 2010

Benchmarks for Food and Drink

Author:

Department of Health

Publisher:

TSO (The Stationery Office)

Price: £3.00

'Essence of Care' was first introduced in 2001, designed to support and address the fundamentals of care which are still at the heart of its 12 benchmarks. 'Essence of Care' is ideal for frontline staff in health and social care settings.

'Essence of Care 2010 - Benchmarks for Food and Drink' provides best practice guidance to enable people to consume food and drink (orally) which meets their needs and preferences. It also ensures that the care is planned, implemented and continuously evaluated to ensure food and drink promotes good health.

This title must be read in conjunction with 'How to Use Essence of Care 2010' (please see below). It should also be noted that all the benchmarks are interrelated.

'Essence of Care 2010 - Benchmarks for the Fundamental Aspects of Care' which contains all 12 benchmarks and 'How to Use Essence of Care 2010' is also available to purchase (please see below).

Key content:

• Promoting health

• Information

• Availability

• Provision

• Environment

• Planning, implementation, evaluation and revision of care.

Extent	24 pages	ISBN	9780113228768
Size	A4	Price	£3.00
Format	Paperback	Published	11 Jan 2011
Availability	Colour copy: 3 - 5 days	Delivery	Delivery options and charges