DNV Clarifies Requirements for Patient Diets
Published: 08/10/2023
Sources:
- National Integrated Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations (DNV)
Relevant To:
- Hospitals
DNV Healthcare recently issued an update to their accreditation requirements and surveyor interpretive guidelines for hospitals. Included with the updates are clarifications for patient diets.
Dietary Services 2 (DS.2) requires that accredited hospitals ensure that all patients have a basic nutritional screening, and, if indicated, a more in-depth nutritional assessment by a registered dietitian. DNV has enhanced the interpretive guidelines for this requirement.
Clarifications include:
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