Oral Health of adults in care homes : NICE have published ( July 5th 2016) a guideline document for the Oral Care of Care Home Residents.
Nearly half a million people in the UK reside in care homes, and with a high prevalence of oral health problems, and a need for assistance with oral care.This guideline is intended to support putting into practice the systems , resources and training needed to improve the standard and maintenance of oral health for care home residents. It is aimed at the community of stakeholders involved – care home managers, care home staff, health and well boards, and providers of medical and dental services to older people living in care homes.
July 7, 2016 11:12 pm