Singapore legislation

Regulation 22

of Healthcare Services (Nursing Home Service) Regulations 2023

Regulation 22

Nutrition service

A licensee must —

(a)

where a dietetic plan is formulated for a patient, ensure that food for the patient that is prepared or otherwise provided by the licensee is prepared or provided in accordance with the dietetic plan;

(b)

where no dietetic plan is formulated for a patient, ensure that food for the patient that is prepared or otherwise provided by the licensee meets the patient’s general nutritional requirements; and

(c)

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