RCN welcomes recommendations for improvements to nutritional care
Published: 10 February 2009
Commenting on the launch of Combating Malnutrition: Recommendations for Action, published by BAPEN, Dr Peter Carter, Chief Executive and General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) said:
“The report highlights the urgent need to tackle malnutrition. We fully support the recommendations, and echo the call for children and adults in all settings to be screened and monitored for malnutrition. It is vital that appropriate screening equipment and training is provided for all health and social care workers.
“The RCN is committed to improving nutritional care. Our Nutrition Now! campaign helps nurses and other healthcare workers to provide their patients with good nutritional care. A range of resources including information leaflets and a CD to facilitate educational workshops are available.”
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Further information about the RCN’s Nutrition Now campaign can be found at http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/campaigns/nutritionnow
Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is the voice of nursing across the UK and is the largest professional union of nursing staff in the world. The RCN promotes the interest of nurses and patients on a wide range of issues and helps shape healthcare policy by working closely with the UK Government and other national and international institutions, trade unions, professional bodies and voluntary organisations.