Rule 111-8-56-.06. Dietary Service
- (1) Each home shall employ the services of a qualified dietitian (American Dietetic Association or equivalent qualifications). The services of the dietitian shall not be less than eight (8) hours per month.
- (2) Meals, adequate as to quantity and quality, shall be served in sufficient numbers with a maximum of five (5) hours apart with no longer than fourteen (14) hours between the evening meal and breakfast. Between meal and bedtime snacks shall be offered each patient.
- (3) A nutritionally adequate diet shall be provided all patients and adjusted to patient's age, sex, activity, and physical condition. Nutrient concentrates and supplements shall be given only on written order of a physician.
- (4) Menus shall be planned or approved by a qualified dietitian and dated. Used menus shall be kept on file for a period of thirty days for reference by the patient's physician and personnel of the home.
- (5) Modified diets shall be provided in accordance with written orders of a physician or dentist. An approved diet manual shall be readily available to food service personnel.
- (6) Sufficient perishable foods for a twenty-four hour period and nonperishable foods for a three-day period shall be on the premises for use in an emergency.
Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 31-2-4et seq. and 31-7-1 et seq.
History. Original Rule entitled "Dietary Service" adopted. F. Feb. 20, 2013; eff. Mar. 12, 2013.