Free CQC audit template · Monthly
Nutrition and hydration audit
A free 5-point audit for care homes. It evidences the CQC quality statement “Supporting people to live healthier lives” under the Effective key question (Reg 9), as outcomes. Built from NICE, BAPEN (charity). Answer each check below and download a PDF report, or print a blank form.
Checks
- Screening for malnutrition on admission and regularly
- Weights recorded and acted on
- Food and fluid intake recorded where needed
- Nutrition support plans in place for people at risk
- Referrals made to dietitians or speech and language therapy
Official sources
- NICE: CG32: nutrition support for adults
- BAPEN (charity): 'MUST' toolkit: Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool
BAPEN (charity): 'MUST' toolkit: Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool
This checklist summarises the official guidance. Check the sources for the full requirements.
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Templates summarise official guidance as of October 2026. They do not replace it: always check the linked source for the full requirements. Audit Angel CQC is not affiliated with the Care Quality Commission.
Know your gaps before the inspector does.
Set-up takes ten minutes. Start with example evidence for your type of service, run your first audit, then replace the examples with your own.