- a) Food shall be prepared in sufficient quantities and by appropriate methods that conserve the nutritive value, flavor and appearance. They shall be prepared according to standardized recipes and a file of such recipes shall be available for use by cooks and other appropriate personnel.
- b) Foods shall be attractively served at the proper temperatures and in a form to meet individual needs.
- c) Special assistive eating devices shall be available and provided as ordered by the physician or their designee.
- d) If a patient refuses the food served, appropriate substitutes of similar nutritive value shall be offered or other appropriate action shall be taken upon the advice of the dietitian.
(Source: Amended at 49 Ill. Reg. 14395, effective October 27, 2025)