Aged Care Quality Standards
Here, we delve into the importance of the Quality Standards in providing nutritious meals for seniors in aged care settings.
Explore expert insights, best practice, and resources aimed at enhancing Food and Nutrition standards to promote wellbeing, longevity, and overall quality of life for our aging population.
What is a mealtime quality assessment?
Under the strengthened Quality Standards, specifically Standard 6 Food and Nutrition, homes must have their menu ‘reviewed at least annually through a menu and mealtime assessment by an Accredited Practising Dietitian’. To help you better understand what’s involved, we’ve put together some information on the purpose, process and outcomes.