Emergency Re-Feeding Plans: A Collaborative Initiative between NHS and Insight

Emergency Re-Feeding Plans: A Collaborative Initiative between NHS and Insight

Emergency Re-Feeding Plans: A Collaborative Initiative between NHS and Insight

In partnership with the National Health Service (NHS), Insight is pleased to introduce a rigorously developed re-feeding protocol aimed at pediatric patients admitted to wards due to sensory restrictive eating disorders, including Autism and ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). This resource provides a standardized approach to emergency re-feeding, incorporating evidence-based risk assessments and monitoring. Adherence to this plan aims to optimize patient safety while navigating the complexities of emergency re-feeding for these specific conditions.

The plan outlines:

• The critical risk assessments necessary for safe re-feeding
• Standardized initial caloric intake parameters, adapted for high-risk conditions
• Biochemical markers to be closely monitored
• Sensory-specific considerations for nutrient supplementation and meal presentation

While this resource serves as a valuable tool for emergency admissions, it is designed to be a transitional measure until an individualized dietitian-devised meal plan can be implemented.