Departments

Nutrition and Dietetics

The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at Ernakulam Medical Centre is dedicated to providing a comprehensive and extensive nutrition care process involving nutrition assessment, nutrition intervention and follow up of patients. Led by a registered dietitian, the department evaluates the nutritional needs of both acute and chronic care patients, plans customized individual therapeutic diet prescriptions and schedules appointments for outpatients requiring diet modifications as prescribed by their medical providers. Our services are available both prior to and during hospital stays to meet the special dietary needs of patients.

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Services

Our team of dietitians focuses on promoting good health through planning and promoting balanced diets and therapeutic nutrition.

We are involved in:

 

  • Supervising food preparation and service
  • Developing modified diets for specific health conditions
  • Ensuring safe and nutritious food that is tailore-made according to individual requirements
  • Providing individualized diet advice and diet plans for patients
  • Participating in research and providing evidence-based nutrition education in public forums and social media platforms
  • Continuous knowledge updation through certified courses and following current and evidence-based nutrition guidelines

 

Our professional dietitians offer specialized services in areas such as:

 

  • Critical Care and Burns
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity, PCOS and thyroid problems
  • Maternal nutrition
  • Paediatric nutrition
  • Renal disorders
  • Cardiac diseases
  • Pre and Post Surgical conditions
  • Gastrointestinal problems and surgeries


Key Functions:

  • Providing outpatient and inpatient consultations on dietary needs
  • Developing and implementing modified diets for patients
  • Monitoring therapeutic diet preparation and service to ensure safety and quality
  • Educating patients on food and drug interaction


Our Commitment:

Our goal is to practice and provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy and ensure that every patient receives personalized, safe and effective dietary care. We work closely with physicians and other healthcare providers  to cater to the specific needs of each patient.

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Facilities

The Dietary Services Department at EMC Hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to ensure the highest standards in nutritional care:

  • A modern kitchen where meals are prepared under strict hygienic conditions, ensuring safety and quality.
  • Advanced equipment for the preparation of a wide range of dietary requirements, from regular meals to specialized therapeutic diets.
  • Dedicated areas for food preparation and storage, designed to prevent cross-contamination and maintain nutritional integrity.
  • A comfortable and private consultation area where patients can discuss their dietary needs and concerns with our dietitians.
  • Access to the latest nutritional research and resources, enabling our team to stay updated with current dietary trends and medical nutrition therapy advancements.
  • Collaboration with the hospital's medical teams to integrate dietary plans with overall patient care, ensuring a holistic approach to health and recovery.

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