The Department of Dietetics’ mission is
- to provide medical nutrition therapy to patients.
- to provide patients with meals nourishments in accordance with nutritionist prescription.
- to maintain a Kosher environment.
- to promote “healthy eating” to all hospital staff and the public.
- to foster teamwork and collaboration within and outside the department.
- to promote an environment of learning and mentoring.
- to be active members of the multidisciplinary team, working together to achieve the hospital’s mission.
- to encourage the evolution of the dietetic practice in line with the development of new technologies in foodservice and clinical nutrition.
- to foster an environment of safety and security.
We are committed to:
- assessing and monitoring nutritional status
- prescribing diet regimes
- providing nutrition support
- teaching and counselling on appropriate diet
- offering a menu that conforms to most recent nutrition guidelines
- preparing and delivering patient meals and snacks
- preparing tube feedings for adult patients and for neonatology
- preparing food for cafeteria and catering events
- teaching and mentoring dietetic interns
- providing continuous education and learning for all our staff
- participating in hospital wide education and research programs
- initiating and overseeing nutrition research projects