Rule 15-16-1-4.17.1 - Meals The licensed facility shall provide clients with well-planned, attractive, and satisfying meals at least three (3) times daily, seven (7) days a week, which will meet their nutritional, social, emotional and therapeutic needs. The daily food allowance shall meet the current recommended dietary allowances.
1. Meals shall be planned one (1) week in advance. Current menus must be posted and dated. A record of meals served shall be maintained for a one (1) month period.2. A record of all food purchases shall be maintained in the licensed facility for a one (1) month period. a. All meals for clients who require therapeutic diets shall be planned by a Licensed Dietitian. If a therapeutic diet is prescribed by the physician for the client, the licensed dietitian shall visit the licensed facility at a minimum of once every thirty (30) days, and shall file a consulting report with the licensed facility.3. Meals should meet religious and ethnic preferences.4. Meals should meet clients' temporary schedule changes as well as clients' preference (e.g. to skip a meal or prepare a simple late breakfast)5. Facilities should make snacks, fruits, and beverages available to clients when requested.6. Staff shall be available in the dining area to serve the food and to give individual attention as needed.7. Written reports of inspection by the Mississippi State Department of Health shall be kept on file in the facility. 8. Specific times for serving meals shall be established and posted.9. Meals shall be prepared and served in a manner that assures that they are appetizing, attractive, and nutritional and that promotes socialization among the clients.10. Food shall be prepared by methods that conserve the nutritive value, flavor, and appearance. It shall be palatable, properly prepared and sufficient in quantity and quality.15 Miss. Code. R. § 16-1-4.17.1
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-75-13