Rule 290-9-37-.23 - Nutrition(1) A minimum of three regularly scheduled, well-balanced meals shall be available seven days a week. Meals shall be served in the early morning, at midday, and the evening, with the last meal taking place no earlier than 5:00 P.M. Meals shall meet the general requirements for nutrition published by the Department or currently found in the Recommended Daily Diet Allowances, Food and Nutrition Board, National Academy of Sciences or a diet established by a registered dietitian. Meals shall be of sufficient and proper quantity, form, consistency, and temperature. Food for at least one nutritious snack shall be available and offered mid-afternoon and evening. All food groups shall be available within the residence and represented on the daily menu.(2) All foods, while being stored, prepared, or served, shall be protected against contamination and be safe for human consumption in accordance with accepted standards for food safety.(3) Food received or used in a Community Living Arrangement shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, adulteration, and misbranding, and safe for human consumption.(4) A residence shall have a properly equipped kitchen to prepare regularly scheduled, well-balanced meals unless it arranges for meals to be provided by a permitted food service establishment.(5) A residence shall maintain a three-day supply of non-perishable foods for emergency needs.(6) A residence shall arrange for and serve special diets as prescribed.(7) The Community Living Arrangement shall show evidence of individual choice and participation in the planning of meals, as appropriate. Records of the meals as served shall be kept on file for 30 days for review by the Department.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 290-9-37-.23
O.C.G.A. Secs. 31-7-1et seq., 37-1-22.
Original Rule entitled "Nutrition" adopted. F. Oct. 24, 2002; eff. Nov. 13, 2002.