To facilitate rapid discharge for nutritionally vulnerable grab bags have been produced to eliminate need to wait for dietetic referral.
Bags contain advice on food fortification, high protein and energy meals and snacks.
In addition a selection of ONS samples have been included with guidance that is once samples finished appetite not returned patients should request a prescription from their GP.
Guidance has been provided to GP's and community pharmacies that prescription should be for one month after which time if further requirement for ONS a dietitian referral should be made.