Philosophy of the Apollo Hospitals Group – Department of Dietetics
At Apollo Hospitals, the Department of Dietetics is dedicated to integrating excellence in nutrition care as a fundamental aspect of healthcare. Being patient-centric is not just a goal—it defines our very existence.
Objectives
• Deliver the highest quality nutrition care and dietetic services.
• Advance clinical nutrition practice by developing specialized dietetic teams.
• Implement evidence-based therapies and innovative treatments.
• Educate future dietitians and healthcare providers.
Our Team
With over 180 qualified Clinical Dietitians, we uphold excellence in clinical nutrition. Entry-level Clinical Dietitians are required to hold a Master’s in Clinical Nutrition along with a six-month internship in a multispecialty hospital.
Quality Improvement Initiatives
Our commitment to innovation and excellence drives us to adopt cutting-edge technologies and benchmark best practices in clinical nutrition. Key achievements of Department of Dietetics, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai include:
• ET Healthcare Awards 2024: Recognized for excellence in Nutrition Support.
• ASPEN Malnutrition Awareness Week (MAW) 2023: Served as an Ambassador to raise awareness about hospital malnutrition and improve clinical outcomes.
• Nutrition Steering Committee (NSC) 2022: Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, became the first Indian hospital to initiate an NSC to enhance clinical nutrition practices.
• ASPEN MAW 2021: Actively participated in raising awareness on malnutrition.
• Dietetics Department Digitization (2018): Pioneered workflow automation and technological integration in the nutrition care process.
• CMO Asia Health Care Excellence Award (2018, Singapore): Recognized for the New Multidisciplinary Coalition to Combat Hospital Malnutrition: A Dietitian-Led Quality Improvement Initiative.
• Nutrition Day Worldwide (since 2013): Annual participation in the global Nutrition Day survey across Apollo Hospitals in India.
• International Nutrition Survey (INS) 2011: The first Indian hospital to receive the Best of the Best award for Critical Care Nutrition, among 183 ICUs worldwide.
Our unwavering dedication to advancing clinical nutrition ensures better patient care, improved outcomes, and continuous innovation in dietetics.