Get Cnst Screening Tool

The Canadian Nutrition Screening Tool (CNST) is designed to identify individuals at risk for malnutrition in a straightforward manner. This guide provides a step-by-step approach for completing the CNST online, ensuring you provide accurate and necessary information.

Follow the steps to complete the CNST Screening Tool.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the CNST Screening Tool and open the form in your preferred digital platform.
2. Begin by entering the personal details of the individual being screened. Fill in the name, age, weight, and room number in the designated fields.
3. Next, record the date of the assessment to ensure proper tracking and prompt rescreening if necessary.
4. For the admission section, ask the individual the following questions and select ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ for each response:
5. 1. Have you lost weight in the past 6 months without trying to lose this weight? If the patient has regained weight, select ‘No’.
6. 2. Have you been eating less than usual for more than a week? Record the response as ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.
7. Remember, two ‘Yes’ answers indicate a risk for nutrition issues. If the patient is unable to answer, a knowledgeable informant can provide these details.
8. If the screening results indicate risk, it is important to follow up with a registered dietitian for a comprehensive nutrition assessment.
9. At the end of the form, review all the information you have entered for accuracy. Once confirmed, you can save the completed form, download it for your records, or print it out.

Complete the CNST Screening Tool online today to help identify individuals at risk for malnutrition.