The Dietary Section of AccessHealth is in charge of delivering nutritious and healthy meals to patients, visitors, and staff members. It’s primary responsibilities in the hospital are as follows:

Menu planning:
The Dietary Section is in charge of creating and maintaining menus that fulfill the nutritional needs of patients and staff. They take into account patients’ medical problems, cultural preferences, dietary restrictions, and seasonal and local food availability.

Food preparation and service:
The Dietary Section prepares and serves meals to patients, staff members, and guests. They make certain that meals are cooked in a safe and sanitary atmosphere and that food is served at the correct temperature.

Nutrition assessment:
The Dietary Section collaborates with healthcare providers to analyze nutritional needs and establish tailored nutrition plans for patients. They keep track of patients’ food intake, educate them on healthy eating habits, and change meal plans as needed. For patients with special diets, such as those with diabetes, food allergies, or renal disease, the Dietary Section work closely to healthcare physicians to ensure that patients receive appropriate nutrition therapy.

Food safety and sanitation:
The Dietary Section is in charge of making sure food is prepared and stored in a safe and sanitary manner. Maintaining Food temperatures, managing the kitchen and dining facilities clean, and guarantee that food safety requirements are followed.

PROCESS FLOW FOR CLINICAL / DIET COUNSELING
I. Out – patient