Improving Nutritional Care
Monday 24th May 2010 – Central London

Conference Chairs: Steve Jamieson, Head of Nursing Department, Royal College of Nursing and Dr Mike Stroud, Chair, British Association of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (BAPEN)

Capita’s National Improving Nutritional Care Conference brings together experts from across the healthcare sector to examine how nutrition can be improved in hospitals and the wider community.

The importance of good nutritional care cannot be underestimated. It is reported that around £7 billion a year could be saved if patients were properly nourished or hydrated while in hospital and care homes. This timely event will ensure your organisation is at the forefront of providing excellent nutritional care.

Benefits of Attending

• Hear an update from the National Patient Safety Agency on the 10 key recommendations for good nutritional care
• Identify how you can prioritise nutrition throughout your organisation, ensuring buy-in from all partners
• Discover the latest plans for training nursing staff to ensure malnutrition is recognised at the earliest opportunity
• Gain a patient’s perspective on nutritional care in hospitals
• Gain an insight into a successful project that has seen an improvement in nutrition for patients with dementia and EAL
• Hear how fluid balance has been improved through a whole system approach
• Engage in an interactive panel discussion identifying how you can measure outcomes and benchmark performance on improved nutrition

Our Expert Speakers Include

Liz Evans, Nutrition Nurse Specialist, Buckinghamshire Hospital NHS Trust and Chair, National Nurses Nutrition Group
Caroline Lecko, Nutrition Lead, National Patient Safety Agency
Sally Bassett, Deputy Chief Nurse, NHS East of England
Kirstine Farrer, Professional Lead – Nutrition and Dietetic Services, Salford Royal NHS Foundation and Primary Care Trust
Sue Hawkins, Care Catering Services Manager, Dorset County Council
Tom Gentry, Policy Advisor, Age Concern
 

Please follow the link below to view the conference brochure which includes the full agenda and booking form:
http://www.capitaconferences.co.uk/fileadmin/user_upload/brochures/Nutritional_Care_MKJE.pdf

For More Information:

Please contact Joanna Edwards on 0207 202 0526 or email at joanna.edwards2@capita.co.uk
OR visit our website by following the link: http://www.capitaconferences.co.uk/public-sector-conferences/health-social-care/full-conference/article/improving-nutritional-care.html