Dietary Services Category
Criteria in the dietary services category concern food preparation, service, and sanitation. A facility must provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets the daily nutritional and special dietary needs of each resident.
|
Tag |
Description |
Regulation |
| F0364 |
The facility ensures that the food served
is palatable, attractive, and at the proper temperature. |
42CFR 483.35(d)(1,2) |
|
F0366 |
Substitutes of similar nutritive value are offered to residents who refuse food served. |
42CFR 483.35(d)(4) |
|
F0367 |
Therapeutic diets must be prescribed by the attending
physician. |
42CFR 483.35(e) |
|
F0371 |
The facility ensures sanitary storage, preparation, distribution, and service of food. |
42CFR 483.35(h)(2) |
