N.H. Code Admin. R. He-C 4001.24
Nutrition
Effective Apr 1, 2025#2664, eff 3-30-84, EXPIRED: 3-30-90 New. #8581, eff 4-20-06, EXPIRED: 4-20-14 New. #10576, INTERIM, eff 4-26-14, EXPIRES: 10-23-14; ss by #10705, eff 10-23-14; ss by #13151, eff 12-30-20’ ss by #14214, eff 4-1-25Commissioner, Department of Health and Human Services
- (a) Programs shall offer residents 3 meals and 2 snacks each day that meet US Department of Agriculture dietary allowances.
- (b) Residents shall not be denied meals or snacks for any reason except according to a licensed practitioner’s order.
- (c) No resident shall be secluded at mealtime unless they pose a risk of harm to themselves or others.
- (d) Residents shall not be coerced to eat against their will, except by written order of the resident’s licensed practitioner.
- (e) Programs shall meet the nutritional needs of each resident on a therapeutic or medically prescribed special diet.
(f) Child care program personnel shall assure that all food and drink served to residents are:
- (1) Safe for human consumption and free of spoilage or other contamination;
- (2) Stored, prepared, and served in a manner consistent with safe food handling practices for the prevention of food borne illnesses, including those set forth in He-P 2300; and
- (3) Stored in a way to protect it from dust, insects, rodents, overhead leakage, unnecessary handling, and all other sources of contamination.
Source. #2664, eff 3-30-84, EXPIRED: 3-30-90 New. #8581, eff 4-20-06, EXPIRED: 4-20-14 New. #10576, INTERIM, eff 4-26-14, EXPIRES: 10-23-14; ss by #10705, eff 10-23-14; ss by #13151, eff 12-30-20’ ss by #14214, eff 4-1-25