Deputy Head of Department of Nutrition
Thach Thi Chan Muu Ni
Department of Clinical Nutrition
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Department of Clinical Nutrition
INTRODUCTION
The Department of Clinical Nutrition is a specialized unit of Tra Vinh General Hospital, responsible for managing, organizing and implementing clinical nutrition, dietetics and food safety services throughout the hospital. Serving as a bridge between medical treatment and comprehensive care, the Department helps improve treatment outcomes, shorten hospital stays, reduce complications and enhance patients’ quality of life through scientific, safe and individualized nutritional solutions.
The Department consists of 2 units:
- Clinical Nutrition Unit
- Dietetics Unit: preparation and provision of therapeutic diets.
Established in 2004 with an initial team of 1 physician and 2 nurses, the Department now has 8 members: 1 physician serving as Deputy Head of Department and 7 staff members (1 Bachelor of Nursing, 2 Bachelors of Nutrition, 1 Associate Degree Nurse, 1 Pharmacist and 2 service staff).
The Department currently carries out a full range of activities, including malnutrition risk screening, nutritional status assessment, nutrition intervention planning, dietary counseling and medical nutrition therapy, as well as providing therapeutic meals tailored to each disease group and patient condition. It also works closely with clinical departments to provide oral, enteral and parenteral nutrition support as clinically indicated.
In addition to medical examination and treatment, the Department conducts health education, provides post-discharge dietary guidance, monitors food safety, and participates in training, scientific research and hospital quality improvement.
Guided by the motto “Adequate Energy – Healthy Body – Better Treatment Outcomes”, the Department remains patient-centered, continuously innovating and applying the professional guidelines of the Ministry of Health and national and international clinical nutrition organizations to deliver high-quality nutritional care.
CLINICAL STRENGTHS
Clinical Nutrition
- Malnutrition risk screening for inpatients.
- Nutritional status assessment.
- Nutritional examination and counseling.
- Disease-specific medical nutrition therapy.
- Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of nutrition interventions.
Nutrition Support
- Oral feeding.
- Nasogastric tube feeding.
- Coordinated parenteral nutrition support as indicated.
- Developing pre- and post-operative nutrition support protocols.
Dietetics
- Designing therapeutic menus.
- Providing disease-specific meals.
- Meal quality control.
- Food safety and hygiene monitoring.
Health Education
- Nutrition counseling for patients and their families.
- Malnutrition prevention education.
- Post-discharge dietary guidance.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
The Department collaborates with Internal Medicine, Surgery, Intensive Care, Oncology and other specialties to develop nutrition treatment plans for patients.
TRAINING & RESEARCH
- Participating in continuing education on clinical nutrition for healthcare staff.
- Coordinating programs to update knowledge on medical nutrition therapy.
- Participating in scientific research, quality improvement and the application of nutrition guidelines in treatment.
- Technology transfer and professional collaboration with other hospital departments.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
No. | Equipment | Purpose |
1 | Weighing scale | Patient weight assessment |
2 | Height measuring rod | Anthropometric assessment |
3 | Food storage refrigerator | Ingredient storage |
4 | Industrial stove | Meal preparation |
5 | Instrument drying cabinet | Drying stainless steel utensils |
6 | Food delivery cart | Meal distribution |
MEDICAL STAFF
Our Team
The staff of the Department of Clinical Nutrition are specially trained in clinical nutrition, dietetics and patient care. With a strong sense of responsibility and dedication, and a commitment to continuous professional development, the team strives to provide comprehensive, safe and effective nutritional care, contributing to the quality of medical services at the Hospital.