P48 - Adult Enteral Feeding Policy

The purpose of the policy is to provide best practice guidance for the care of adults fed via with an enteral feeding tube.

The aim of the policy is to ensure delivery of safe and effective care for patients who are enterally tube fed within Derbyshire Community Health Services:
• Community Hospitals,
• Community Services
• Care Homes

And to ensure continuity of care within Derbyshire Community Health Service Foundation Trust.

Policy Categories

  • Clinical