A facility that admits or retains any resident requiring a therapeutic diet, excluding low sodium diets, shall employ or contract with a dietitian. The dietitian shall approve written menus and diet extensions, assess the resident's nutritional status and dietary needs, plan individual diets, and provide guidance to dietary personnel in areas of preparation, service, and monitoring the resident's acceptance of the diet. The frequency of dietitian consultations must be at least quarterly or sooner as determined by the resident's dietary need.

Source: 38 SDR 115, effective January 9, 2012; 46 SDR 65, effective November 26, 2019 ; 50 SDR 19, effective August 30, 2023 .

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13 (8).

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13 .

Prior versions effective: 2019-11-26, 2012-01-09.