H.R. No. 306 Summary

• Recognizes that a significant percentage of hospital patients are malnourished upon admission and that nutrition status is a direct measure of patient health.

• Affirms that good nutrition and healthy patient outcomes can reduce institutionalized health care costs and keep people healthy in their communities.

• Notes that malnutrition is particularly prevalent in vulnerable populations including older adults, hospitalized patients, minorities, the poor, and children.

• States that access to nutritious food is critical to restoring and maintaining lean body mass, which improves clinical outcomes and reduces health care costs.

• Directs the Clerk of the House to transmit copies of the resolution to the Governor and news media of Ohio.