Profile of the Nutrition Unit at Eastern Regional Hospital, Koforidua

Overview

The Nutrition Unit at Eastern Regional Hospital, Koforidua, is committed to providing comprehensive nutritional care and support to a diverse patient population. This includes managing malnutrition, offering specialized dietary counseling, and supporting patients with specific health conditions that require tailored nutritional interventions. The unit operates with a team of dedicated nutritionists and dietitians who collaborate across various departments to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.

These experienced professionals are responsible for delivering high-quality nutritional care and support across the hospital.

Activities

The Nutrition Unit conducts a wide range of activities aimed at promoting health and preventing disease through nutrition

1. Daily Growth Monitoring and Nutritional Assessment of Children:

  – The unit regularly monitors the growth and nutritional status of children, identifying any deficiencies or issues early for prompt intervention.

2. Management and Rehabilitation of Malnourished Children (CMAM):

  – The team specializes in the clinical management and rehabilitation of acutely ill malnourished children, providing care through the Community-Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) approach

3. Nutritional Counseling for Clients with Diet-Related Conditions:

  – Providing personalized dietary advice and counseling to clients suffering from conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and obesity.

4. Nutritional Assessment, Counseling, and Support Services for PLHIV/TB (NACS Program):

  – The unit offers nutritional assessment and support for people living with HIV and tuberculosis, as part of the Nutrition Assessment, Counseling, and Support (NACS) program.

5. Health Education on Proper Diet and Nutrition:

  – Conducting educational sessions and workshops to inform patients and the community about the importance of proper nutrition and healthy eating habits.

6. Collaboration on Outreaches:

  – Partnering with other hospital units and external organizations to provide nutritional services during community outreach programs.

7. Nutritional Services to All Units:

  – The Nutrition Unit provides comprehensive nutritional support and services to all hospital departments, ensuring that patients in various wards receive appropriate nutritional care.

8. Operation Smile Nutrition Clinic:

  – Supporting the Operation Smile initiative by providing nutritional assessment and care for children with cleft conditions undergoing surgery

9. Child Health Promotion Week Celebration:

  – Actively participating in Child Health Promotion Week, focusing on educating parents and caregivers about child nutrition and health.

10. Meal Plans for Clients and Patients Who Need Specialized Diets:

   – Developing customized meal plans for patients requiring specialized diets due to specific health conditions.

11. Nutritional Support to Promote Health Outcomes Through Dietary Modifications:

   – Implementing dietary modifications to support and improve the health outcomes of clients and patients, addressing various health issues through nutrition.

12. Technical Support at the Child Welfare Clinic and Kangaroo Mother Care:

   – Providing expert nutritional guidance and support at the Child Welfare Clinic and Kangaroo Mother Care.

13. Quarterly Meetings Held at the Unit:

   – Regular meetings are held to review unit activities, discuss patient outcomes, and plan future initiatives.

Expectations

The Nutrition Unit aims to:

– Deliver high-quality, patient-centered nutritional care.

– Enhance the recovery and health outcomes of patients through targeted nutritional interventions.

– Increase awareness about the importance of nutrition in disease prevention and overall health.

– Foster continuous professional growth and development among staff members.

Achievements

– Reduction in Malnutrition Rates: Effective strategies have led to a significant reduction in malnutrition rates among children.

– Improved Health Outcomes: The unit’s interventions have resulted in notable improvements in patient health outcomes.

– Community Engagement: Successful outreach programs have increased community awareness and understanding of nutritional health.

– Enhanced Capacity: Ongoing training and development initiatives have strengthened the unit’s capabilities.

– Nutrition is bedrock of the pediatric department

Days of Work

The Nutrition Unit operates from Monday to Friday, with flexible weekend scheduling to accommodate patient needs.

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