- (1) The licensee shall provide at least three meals daily.
- (2) The licensee shall ensure meals are served with no more than a 14-hour interval between the evening meal and breakfast unless a substantial snack is available in the evening.
- (3) The licensee shall make between-meal snacks of nourishing quality available on a 24-hour basis.
- (4) The licensee shall provide and plan a different menu each day of the week.
- (5) The licensee shall ensure that patients' favorite foods are included in their diets when possible.
- (6) The licensee shall maintain at least a one-week supply of non-perishable food and a three-day supply of perishable food.
- (7) The licensee shall ensure that any food is nutritious, of good quality, and appealing to the patient.
KEY: health care facilities
Date of Last Change: February 18, 2025
Notice of Continuation: August 13, 2021
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-2-202; 26B-2-204