2 Opening Remarks Dr Antonio 1

Summary

Dr. Terence John Antonio, Medical Officer and Division Chief, introduces an e-learning course on the Nutrition Care Process in health facilities. The course, backed by the Department of Health, supports the integration of quality nutrition care in hospitals, guided by administrative orders and the Nutrition and Dietetics Law. It emphasizes the importance of nutrition care for critically ill patients, aiming to improve patient outcomes and reduce hospitalization costs. The course offers 16 modules for clinical nutritionists and dietitians, as well as 3 modules for nurses, developed with the contributions of expert professionals.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Department of Health supports the implementation of quality nutrition care in health facilities.
• 😀 The e-learning course on the nutrition care process is designed for clinical nutritionists, dietitians, and nurses.
• 😀 Administrative Order No. 2019-0033 provides the guidelines for implementing the nutrition care process in hospitals.
• 😀 The nutrition care process aims to integrate nutrition care into total patient care, ensuring continuous quality improvement.
• 😀 The scope of practice for nutrition and dietetics includes Medical Nutrition Therapy and the application of the nutrition care process.
• 😀 The nutrition care process plays a vital role in disease prevention, treatment, and management, especially for critically ill and nutritionally at-risk patients.
• 😀 Proper implementation of nutrition care processes can improve clinical outcomes and reduce hospitalization costs.
• 😀 Many health facilities fail to recognize nutritionally at-risk and critically ill patients, leading to gaps in care.
• 😀 The Department of Health hopes that the course will help health facilities better respond to the nutritional needs of patients.
• 😀 The e-learning course consists of 16 modules for clinical nutritionists and dietitians, and 3 modules for nurses, with contributions from experts and technical staff.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the e-learning course on the nutrition care process?

The purpose of the e-learning course is to provide training on the nutrition care process in health facilities, aiming to improve the quality of nutrition care, optimize patient outcomes, and equip health facilities to better address the needs of nutritionally at-risk and critically ill patients.

Who is Dr. Terence John Antonio, and what is his role in the course?

Dr. Terence John Antonio is the medical officer and division chief of the Policy, Planning, and Program Development Division at the Health Facility Development Bureau. He is leading the course and introducing its objectives.

Which administrative order supports the implementation of quality nutrition care in health facilities?

The implementation of quality nutrition care is supported by Administrative Order No. 2019-0033, which provides guidelines for the implementation of the nutrition care process in hospitals.

What is the significance of the nutrition care process in hospitals?

The nutrition care process is intended to be an integral part of total patient care and a measure for continuous quality improvement, specifically aimed at improving patient outcomes and enhancing the overall quality of care.

What does the Republic Act No. 10862 cover regarding nutrition and dietetics?

Republic Act No. 10862, also known as the Nutrition and Dietetics Law, outlines the scope of practice for nutrition and dietetics, including the provision of Medical Nutrition Therapy and the application of the nutrition care process for disease prevention, treatment, and management.

How does the nutrition care process contribute to the treatment of critically ill patients?

The nutrition care process plays a crucial role in the treatment of critically ill patients by offering opportunities to optimize their care, improve clinical outcomes, and reduce the costs of hospitalization.

Why is it important to address the needs of nutritionally at-risk and critically ill patients in health facilities?

Nutritionally at-risk and critically ill patients often go unrecognized in many health facilities, which can result in suboptimal care. Addressing these needs is vital for improving patient health outcomes and ensuring the quality of care.

What specific groups of health professionals is the course designed for?

The course is designed for clinical nutritionists and dietitians, with 16 modules dedicated to them, as well as 3 modules specifically aimed at nurses.

Who contributed to the creation of this e-learning course?

The course was made possible thanks to the contributions of resource persons and technical staff from the Health Facility Development Bureau and the Health Human Resources Development Bureau, who provided their expertise, time, and effort.

What are the expected outcomes of the e-learning course for its target learners?

The expected outcomes of the e-learning course are to deepen the understanding of the target learners, improve their skills, enhance their confidence, and increase their enthusiasm in practicing the nutrition care process.