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MANAGEMENT OF HOSPITAL DIET

GNM PERERA
NUTRITIONIST
Teaching Hospital, Kaluthara
SLMC Reg No: 56(Nutritionist) /Trained Dietitian
Bsc & Msc in Food Science & Nutrition
OVERVIEW

 Introduction
 Nutrition Care Process
 Supply of Diets to Patients and Minor Employees
 Types of Diets
 Minor Employees Diet
 Documentation of diets
 Authentication of Documents
 Therapeutic Diets Of The Hospital
THE NUTRITION CARE PROCESS

The NCP is defined as “a systematic problem-solving


method that dietetics professionals use to critically
think and make decisions to address nutrition-related
problems and provide safe and effective quality nutrition
care.”
SUPPLY OF DIETS TO PATIENTS AND
MINOR EMPLOYEES
 General circular No :- 01 – 21/2015
 What is “A Patient’s Diet”
 Source of Diet Supply
 Types of diets ordered
 For patients
 For employees
TYPES OF DIETS…

 Normal Full Diet


TYPES OF DIETS CONT.……

 Normal Half Diet


 Paediatric Diet
 Special Diet for long - term patients
 Special Diet
▪ MINOR EMPLOYEES DIET
DOCUMENTATION OF DIETS
Ordering of Diet on Bed Head ticket

Marking of Diets and Maintenance of


Documents

Marking of Extras for patients

Minor Employees Diet


AUTHENTICATION OF DOCUMENTS

 Placing of diet Orders


 Procedures of Acceptance of Raw Provisions
 Preparation of Diets
 Distribution of Diets for Patients
 Distribution of Diets for Employees
 Closing of Distribution of Diets
 Settlement of Contractor’s voucher
 Donation of food
THERAPEUTIC DIETS OF THE
HOSPITAL
• Change in consistency of food liquid diet, Pureed diet,
high fiber diet
• Increase or decrease in E of diet weight Reduction diet, high
calorie diet
• Increase/ decrease in the type of food or nutrient
Modified Na restricted diet, lactose restricted diet
• Elimination of specific foods Allergy diet, gluten
Normal free diet
Diet • Nutrients adjusted diets Diabetic diet, renal
diet, cholesterol-lowering diet
• Rearrange frequency of diet Diabetic diet, post
gastrectomy diet
• Change in route of delivery Enteral/ parenteral
nutrition
THERAPEUTIC DIET
•Qualitative and quantitative modified version of normal
diet
•Prescribed by a Registered Dietitian/ Nutritionist/MO
•Ordered typically by a licensed independent provider (
doctor/nurse/if not dietitian)
•Patients’ appetite affected by stress of illness
•Be patience and use tact to motivate the patient
•Provide simple explanations to aware the purpose of the
diet
LIQUID DIET
▪Liquid Diet consists of foods that can be served in liquid or
strained form in room temperature.
▪They are usually prescribed in febrile states or
postoperatively after surgery when the patient is unable to
tolerate solid foods.
▪It is also used for individuals with acute infections or
digestive problems, to replace fluids lost by vomiting,
diarrhoea.
▪The two major types of liquid diets include ;
- Clear liquid diet - full liquid/fluid diet.
1. CLEAR LIQUID DIET –
•Provides foods and fluids that are clear and liquid at room
temperature.
•Should be used only for short periods (1-2days)
•Provide only 500-600 kcal energy, minimum fat, protein 5-
10g, 120-130g CHO, little Na & K
•Indications: Before and after certain types of
surgeries(mouth/GI tract),acute vomiting, diarrhea
•Eg: water, strained fruit juices, coconut water, lime juice,
barley water, clear dhal soup, strained vegetable/ meat
soup and kanji, tea, coffee
2. FULL LIQUID DIET –

• Provides foods and fluids that are liquid or semi-liquid.


• Oral source of fluid for individuals who are incapable of
chewing, swallowing or digesting solid food.
• Provide 1000-1800 kcal E, 50-65g protein, adequate minerals
and vitamins
• Indications: Post operative patients, GI illnesses
•Eg: vegetable/meat soups, lassi, yoghurt, coffee/tea with
milk, cereal porridges, custard, gelatin, ice cream, eggnog,
half boiled egg
SOFT DIET

• Soft in consistency, easy to chew and made of simple, easily digestible foods
• It doesn’t contain harsh fiber or strong flavors
• Provide 1800-2000 kcal, 55-65g protein
• Indications: acute infections, GI disorders, post operative stages
• Eg: Cooked vegetables, soft raw fruits, breads and ready to eat cereals(pasta,
noodles), milk and milk beverages, string hoppers, eggs
BLAND DIET

• Consists of easily digested foods that do not irritate GI tract


• Indications: Ulcers and other digestive diseases
• Avoid coarse foods, fried foods, highly seasoned foods, raw fruits and veggies,
alcohol, carbonated beverages, nuts, coffee, tea, smoked and salted meat and
fish
• Foods Included: Milk and milk products (low fat/fat free), bread, pasta made
from refined cereals, rice, cooked fruits and vegetables (without peel/seeds),
Eggs and lean tender meat such as fish, poultry (steamed, baked or grilled)
LOW RESIDUE DIET

• Used for patients with digestive and rectal diseases such as colitis or
diarrhea
• Eliminates or limits foods high in bulk or fiber such as raw fruits and
veggies, whole grains and cereals, nuts, seeds, beans and peas,
coconut, and fried foods
DYSPHAGIA DIET…..

• Dysphagia not a disease but disruption in swallowing function.

• Includes modifying consistency and texture of food and liquid according to the
patients’ tolerance which is determined by a comprehensive medical,
swallowing and nutrition evaluation by the healthcare team (physician, speech
therapist, dietitian)

• Optimize the quality of nutritional intake while reducing the risk of aspiration or
choking.Eg: pureed or textured-modified foods and thickened liquids)
INDICATIONS

• Patients with difficulty swallowing


Eg: Partial paralysis of the throat following a
CVA(stroke)
• Patients undergoing radiation treatment for neck and
throat cancer
• Liquids are difficult to swallow. Any liquids are thickened to
semisolid consistency.
DIABETIC DIET

• Though there are restrictions in macro nutrients, any healthy food can
be given as a diabetic diet
• Used for patients with diabetes mellitus
• Carbohydrate restricted high fiber diet
• Avoid sugar-heavy foods such as candy, soft drinks, desserts, cookies,
syrup, honey, condensed milk, sugared gum, jams, and jellies
• New trend is to count only carbs, as blood sugar levels are most
affected by carbs
• Patients then take an amount of insulin based upon amount of carbs
eaten
HIGH PROTEIN DIET

• Used for children and adolescents who need additional growth,


pregnant or lactating women, before and/or after surgery, patients
suffering from burns, fevers, or infections
• Regular diet with added protein rich foods such as meats, fish, milk,
cheese, and eggs

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