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Nutrition & wellbeing
Record the meal. Leave the maths to ServPatch.
Record what was offered, how much was eaten and the support given. AI-assisted tracking estimates calories, while fluids, vitals, weight and continence stay connected to the same record.
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Nutrition & wellbeing at a glance
- What it does
- Records food, amounts eaten, support given and fluids, with estimated calories and nutrition, plus vitals, weight and continence observations.
- Who it helps
- Carers recording intake through the day, and nurses or managers reviewing changes with healthcare professionals.
- The problem it solves
- Separate food and fluid charts, manual calorie maths and scattered readings make changes easy to miss.
- How it fits
- Observations sit alongside notes and care plans, and Patch can help review recorded changes over time.
Capabilities
What’s included in nutrition & wellbeing.
Everything below is available in ServPatch today, on every plan.
- AI
Food intake & calorie estimates
Record meals and amounts eaten; AI-assisted tracking estimates calories and nutrition.
Hydration
Fluid intake kept alongside food records through the day.
Vitals & weight
Readings kept together over time for review.
Continence
Record continence observations and support without another separate chart.
- AI
Review changes with Patch
Ask Patch how recorded intake or readings have changed.
How it works
Three steps, inside the working day.
- 01
Record intake
Log what was offered, how much was eaten or drunk and the support given.
- 02
Let ServPatch estimate
Estimated calories and nutrition are calculated, with no manual adding up.
- 03
Review over time
Ask Patch how recorded intake or readings have changed, then check the entries.
Questions
Good to know.
Are calorie figures a nutrition plan?
No. Calorie figures are estimates, not a prescribed nutrition plan. Staff should check entries and follow the person's agreed care plan and professional advice.
Can Patch tell us if someone is unwell?
No. Patch can help surface recorded changes, but it does not diagnose. Follow your escalation process and seek qualified advice about concerns.
Connected features
Works with the rest of your record.
Care management
Profiles, care plans, daily notes and tasks
Patch AI assistant
Ask questions and get answers from the records your role can see.
Compliance & reporting
Audit history, oversight and reports
Further reading
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