Community Malnutrition Project Supported by the Government
The malnutrition prevention project will begin in January 2014, Liz Evans, Chair of the National Nurses Nutrition Group states ”A report by BAPEN ( 2011) suggests that a large proportion
Year: 2013
NICE (Dec 13) – publishes intravenous fluid therapy in adults in hospital guidance
This guideline contains recommendations about general principles for managing intravenous (IV) fluids, and applies to a range of conditions and different settings. It does not include recommendations relating to specific conditions. ”Many
Nutrition and Hydration Week 17-23 March 2014
The mission is to create a global movement that will reinforce and focus, energy, activity and engagement on nutrition and hydration as an important part of quality care, experience and
NHS England Issue a Patient Safety Alert for Nasogastric Feeding Tubes!
A patient safety alert has been issued today (5 December 2013) by NHS England on the use of placement devices for inserting nasogastric tubes. This alert has been issued via
CN Awards 2012/13 – The Winners
The publishers of CN Magazines are delighted to announce the CN Awards Winners for 2012/13! Successfully launched in 2010 by the publishers of CN Magazines, the CN Awards comprise of
NAGE Study Day – Diet, Dementia and Dehydration and NAGE AGM
NAGE Study day – Diet, Dementia and Dehydration & NAGE AGM Name of contact: Alison Smith Contact’s email:
Good Practice Guidance to be Launched at NNNG Conference 2013
The NNNG are launching two sets of good practice guidelines at its national conference in Birmingham on 30th September and 1st October 2013.
New Evidence Update on nutrition support in adults from NICE
New Evidence Update on nutrition support in adults from NICE We are pleased to inform you an Evidence Update on ‘Nutrition support in adults: oral nutrition support, enteral tube feeding and parenteral nutrition’ has been
PINNT announce the UK’s first Home Artificial Nutrition (HANs) Week 5-12 August 2013
PINNT launches ‘Quality of Life On-Line’ home artificial nutrition week and invites healthcare professional organisations to work in closer partnership