"The Competitive Edge in Nutrition for the Elderly"
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"The Competitive Edge in Nutrition for the Elderly"
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Nutrition Screening Initiative The Nutrition Screening Initiative is a multifaceted effort to promote routine nutrition screening and better nutrition care for older Americans. To order Nutrition Screening Initiative materials print this page and fill out the information below then send the form along with a check payable to: Nutrition Screening Initiative Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. NUTRITION SCREENING INITIATIVE BROCHUREDesigned specifically for medical and health professionals, this pamphlet summarizes the Nutrition Screening Initiative's development and goals. NUTRITION SCREENING I: Toward a Common ViewThis report documents the results of a multidisciplinary consensus conference at which unity was reached on the risk factors and indicators of poor nutritional status among older Americans as well as a nutrition screening strategy. A Full Report and the Executive Summary are available. STRONG & HEALTHY: Your guide for Better Nutritional HealthDesigned for distribution with the DETERMINE Checklist, the brochure educates seniors by addressing risk factors identified by the Checklist and providing simple steps to improve nutritional healthNUTRITION MATTERS: A Member Handbook to Nutrition CareThis pamphlet is written for use in any health plan using the DETERMINE Checklist with Medicare members as part of a nutrition care program. THE ROLE OF NUTRITION IN CHRONIC DISEASE CARETo help health care professionals meet the challenges of providing specialized care to the Medicare population, the NSI developed The Role of Nutrition in Chronic Disese Care. The manual presents treatment strategies health plans can tailor to enhance the provision of chronic care. The topics covered include cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, coronary heart disease, dementia, diabetes, failure to thrive, osteoporosis, and hypertension. The Full Manual has been approved for ten hours of continuing professional education by the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Commission for Case Manager Certification and the American Dietetic Association.* Full and executive summaries are available. PROMOTING THE NUTRITIONAL HEALTH OF OLDER AMERICANS: The Role of Employers and Managed Care OrganizationsThis report is based on a roundtable sponsored by the Initiative in partnership with the Washington Business Group on Health and held in September 1995. The report outlines the discussion between managed care plans and Fortune 500 companies. NUTRITION INTERVENTIONS MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS CARING FOR OLDER AMERICANSPractical steps to take to improve nutritional health and treat nutritional problems in six key interventions areas: social services, oral health, mental health, medications use, nutrition education and nutrition support. An oral health checklist, medications use, nutrition education and nutrition support. DETERMINE YOUR NUTRITIONAL HEALTH CHECKLISTA public awareness tool listing the warning signs of poor nutritional status in older Americans. Individuals can identify and score factors placing them at nutritional risk. Checklist available in English and Spanish. IMPLEMENTING NUTRITION SCREENING AND INTERVENTION STRATEGIESThe manual addresses practical questions about ways to incorporate Initiative's Checklist and nutrition screens into different care settings. In-depth case studies of screening and intervention programs and review of different ways professionals have tackled this challenge. INCORPORATING NUTRITION SCREENING AND INTERVENTIONS INTO MEDICAL PRACTICEA home study monograph for physicians accredited for five hours of continuing medical education by both the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Dietetic Association. Reimbursement and practical suggestions and tools are included. MANAGING NUTRITION CARE IN HEALTH PLANS: Incorporating Nutrition Screening and Interventions in Managed CareThis manual for managed care professionals provides the medical framework and practical guidance to establish a nutrition screening and interventions program for geriatric members. Approved for five hours of continuing professional education by the American Dietetic Association, The American Academy of Family Physicians and The Commission for Case Manager Certification.* KEEPING AMERICA'S SENIORS HEALTHY AT HOME: A Guide to Nutrition Screening and Interventions in Home Health CareThis manual provides home care professionals with practical steps and tips for developing and implementing a nutrition screening and interventions program in the home care setting. Approved for five hours of continuing professional education by the American Dietetic Association, The American Academy of Family Physicians and the Commission for Case Manager Certification.*NUTRITION CARE ALERTS FOR NURSING FACILITIES A new tool for front line care providers identifying warning signs and action steps for the most common nutrtion-related conditions: unintended weight loss, dehydration, pressure ulcers and tube feeding complications. These tools, developed by an advisory board including AHCA, NCCHNR, AAHSA, and with the support of the Senate Aging Comittee and HFCA are and excellent guide for nusing assistants and the rest of the care team. NUTRITION CARE ALERTS FOR HOME CAREA new tool for caregivers in home care identifying warning signs and actions steps for the most common nutrition-related conditions: unintended weight loss, dehydration, pressure ulcers, and tube feeding complications. Based on the Nutrition Care Alerts for Nursing Facilities and adapted specifically for the home care setting. ORDER FORM
To order Nutrition Screening Initiative materials fill out the above information and send this form along with a check payable to: Nutrition Screening Initiative Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. |
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