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Issued: 11 October 2009
BAPEN GOES E!
E-learning that is to provide easier access to the knowledge necessary to upskill the NHS and social care workforce to deliver ‘quality’ nutritional care and treatment
Cardiff, 13 October 2009, BAPEN Annual Conference: BAPEN the clinical nutrition expert and multi-disciplinary charity announces the availability of two e-learning resources to support NHS and social care organisations to increase awareness and knowledge and deliver ‘quality’ nutritional care and treatment to all and across hospital, care and community settings.
‘Nutritional Screening – a ‘MUST’ for Healthcare in Hospital’ is an interactive e-learning resource on nutritional screening using ‘MUST’ and has been developed by BAPEN in partnership with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
“Undertaking this module from BAPEN will equip hospital staff to play a key part in improving the nutritional care of their patients,” says BAPEN Project Lead Christine Russell.
Designed for health care staff working in hospitals, the module explains the causes and consequences of malnutrition, the importance of nutritional screening and how to screen using ‘MUST’. It includes examples of care plans and an online assessment together with a certificate of achievement. The resource includes an optional reporting system which can be set at unit, directorate or ward level to enable managers to monitor staff uptake and completion. This e-learning resource is hosted on a secure server and can be accessed via the internet thus enabling the learner to complete the module at work or at home.
The resource can be customised to include trust logos, a welcome from a senior manager and local care plans if desired. Costs of customisation will depend on the work required.
This first BAPEN e-learning module focuses on the hospital setting; another module is currently in development to cover alternative settings in the community.
Further information available here
BAPEN Medical has developed three E-learning modules on nutrition for Foundation Doctors and other disciplines. These modules, available on request via the BAPEN office and website, cover disease-related malnutrition, nutritional assessment and requirements, nutrition monitoring and ethical issues. Together they provide an appropriate level of information for junior doctors and other healthcare professionals interested and involved in nutritional care. Email your request for access to bapen@sovereignconference.co.uk.
Go to the BAPEN Stand in Main Arena, Cardiff International Arena
throughout BAPEN Conference 13-14 October 2009 to view these modules
Media enquiries: Rhonda Smith Minerva 07887-714957 info@minervaprc.com