Nutritional guidelines and menu checklist for residential and nursing homes

Care home residents should receive a varied diet that meets their nutritional needs in appropriate surroundings.

This booklet ensures residential and nursing home managers and care providers have access to guidelines that help them achieve the aims set out by the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA), ie. empowerment of, and positive engagement with, residents in all aspects of their care, including nutrition.

It also provides practical nutrition advice and menu guidance.