Singapore legislation

Regulation 19

of Healthcare Services (Acute Hospital Service) Regulations 2023

Regulation 19

Dietetic service and nutrition service

A licensee must —

(a)

assess the medical condition of every patient and determine whether a dietetic plan needs to be formulated for the patient;

(b)

where it is determined that a dietetic plan needs to be formulated for a patient, ensure that —

(i)

the dietetic plan is formulated, taking into account the patient’s medical condition, and meets the patient’s nutritional requirements; and (ii)food for the patient that is prepared or otherwise provided by the licensee is prepared or provided in accordance with the dietetic plan; (c)ensure that a dietitian assesses the nutritional value of any food provided by the licensee to every patient; and

(d)

ensure that food provided by the licensee to every patient is prepared and served in a safe and hygienic manner.