Toolkit download
From here you can download the entire toolkit or choose relevant sections. All downloads are pdf files.
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 Hydration Best Practice Toolkit for Hospitals and Healthcare
Complete tookit Developed to help protect the well-being and safety of patients by encouraging hydration best practice in the hospital environment. Part of the Royal College of Nursing Nutrition Now campaign |
| 1. Introduction to the toolkit |
| 2. The health and economic benefits of providing water |
| 3.1 Wise Up on Water – Older People |
| 3.2 Wise Up on Water – Cancer |
| 3.3 Wise Up on Water – In the Workplace
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| 4. Frequently asked questions |
| 5. Did you know? Facts about water as a nutrient |
| 6. Practical tips for encouraging water consumption |
| 7. Sample menu for providing adequate fluids within healthcare |
| 8. Hospital guidance and standards |
| 9. How good are your water facilities? |
| 10. Hydration awareness quiz |
| 11. Hydration best practice hospital water audit |
| The UK water and wastewater companies |
Background
This toolkit was created as a resource within the Royal College of Nursing campaign Nutrition Now. It aims to assist nurses, healthcare workers, caterers and other service providers to introduce good hydration and to implement the health benefits of drinking enough water.
