This is done for all patients admitted to the UCSF hospitals. Nutritional assessment by a Registered Dietitian for those patients determined to be at risk for nutrition problems. Measurement or estimate of calorie and nutrient intake in the hospital or at home. Modification of diets based on approved protocols described in the Manual of Clinical Dietetics , available at all nursing stations in patient areas. The Registered Dietitian will provide consultation to the physician when ordering these diets.
Selective menus are available for most modified diets.
The dietetic technician will work with the patient to assure that the patient's food preferences and diet prescription are met. Nutritional assessment, recommendations for formulas or solutions, and monitoring is automatically done by the Registered Dietitian when nutrition support is ordered for any patient in the UCSF hospitals. The dietitian will also recommend transition to other forms of feeding when appropriate. Measurement of energy and protein needs. When it is important to have a more precise assessment of energy or protein need, these can be measured.