Must record chart 2026

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The document outlines the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST), a standardized assessment for identifying malnutrition risk in patients. It includes sections for recording patient information, weight, height, Body Mass Index (BMI), unplanned weight loss, and nutritional intake. Based on the scores from these assessments, patients are categorized into low, medium, or high risk for malnutrition, with corresponding actions to be taken. The tool is endorsed by the British Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (BAPEN) and emphasizes the importance of nutritional screening.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the must record chart in the editor.
Begin by entering the patient's name, date of birth, location, and NHS number in the designated fields at the top of the form.
Fill in the initial screening date, normal weight (kg), and height (m) as either estimated or actual values.
For each scoring section below, circle one score based on the patient's condition. This includes sections for weight, BMI, unplanned weight loss, and nutritional intake.
After completing all sections, review the totals and determine the risk level: low, medium, or high. Follow appropriate guidelines based on this assessment.
Finally, sign and date where indicated to confirm completion of the screening process.

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What are the 5 must steps?

There are five steps to follow: Step 1: Body mass index (BMI) (kg/m2) Step 2: Unplanned weight loss. Step 3: Acute disease can affect risk of malnutrition. Step 4: Overall risk of malnutrition. Step 5: Management guidelines setting an appropriate care plan.

What is an MST tool used for?

Developed in 1999 by Ferguson et al., this is a quick and easy screening tool that includes questions about appetite, nutritional intake, and recent weight loss. A score of equal to or greater than 2, out of a total of 7, suggests the need for a nutritional assessment and/or intervention [46].

What are the components of must?

It consists of three in- dependent components to determine the overall risk for mal- nutrition: current weight status measured by BMI, unintentional weight loss, and acute disease effect resulting in no nutritional intake for 5 days (Table 1).

What is step one of a must?

Please note that MUST has not been designed to detect deficiencies or excessive intakes of vitamins and minerals and is of use only in adults. The 5 MUST Steps. Step 1. Measure height and weight to get a BMI score using chart provided.

How many steps are in a malnutrition screening tool?

MUST is a five-step screening tool to identify adults, who are malnourished, at risk of malnutrition (undernutrition), or obese. It also includes management guidelines which can be used to develop a care plan.

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What does must stand for?

Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool

How do I calculate a must score?

Step 1: Body Mass Index (BMI) Score. Body mass index (BMI) is a measure. that uses height (m) and weight (kg) to. work out if weight is within the healthy range. Step 2: Weight Loss Score. Highest Weight (kg)- Current weight (kg) Highest Weight (kg) x 100. (71kg-63kg)

Must record chart 2026

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