Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22 § 79701

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 25, June 21, 2024
Section 79701 - Dietary Service Staff
(a) A dietitian shall be employed on at least a part-time or consulting basis in all correctional treatment centers. A part-time dietitian shall provide the number of hours of service in each calendar month to meet the needs of the inmate-patients. Services shall be of sufficient duration to ensure continuing liaison with medical and nursing staffs, patient care counseling, approval of menus and planning and conducting of in-service education programs.
(b) If a dietitian is not employed full time, a full time person who is a graduate of a state approved course that provides 90 or more hours of classroom instruction in food supervision shall be employed to be responsible for the operation of the food service. The dietetic supervisor may also cook, provided sufficient time is allowed for managerial responsibilities.
(c) Staff (civilian and inmate workers) shall be employed, oriented, and their working hours scheduled to provide for the nutritional needs of inmate-patients and to maintain the dietetic service area.
(d) Dietetic service personnel shall be trained in basic food sanitation techniques, shall be clean, wear clean clothing, including cap or hair net, and shall be excluded from duty when affected by skin infection or communicable diseases. Beards and mustaches which are not closely cropped and neatly trimmed shall be covered.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 79701

1. New section filed 6-10-94; operative 1-1-96 pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1250 (Register 94, No. 23).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1267.10(a), Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1250(j) and 1254, Health and Safety Code.

1. New section filed 6-10-94; operative 1-1-96 pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1250 (Register 94, No. 23).