Hydration Needs in Healthcare


Purpose: To provide an understanding of why proper hydration is important in healthcare facilities.

Objectives: By the end of this training module, participants should be able to:

  • Explain the importance of hydration.

  • Understand three ways to prevent dehydration.

  • Convert liquid measurement from ml's or cc's to cups.

  • List a minimum of three conditions that place residents at risk for dehydration.