Section 15-4-003 - GENERAL AREA AGENCY ON AGING REQUIREMENTS003.01REQUIREMENTS. An Area Agency on Aging nutrition program must: (A) Provide meal services at locations and according to the frequency as prescribed by the State Unit on Aging and the Older Americans Act of 1965, Title III-C;(B) Comply with all applicable law, including the United States Department of Labor -Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules;(C) Provide Nutritional Education approved by a Registered Dietitian or by a publicly recognized nutrition organization as prescribed by the Department. Nutrition education must be delivered to individuals at both congregate sites and through home delivered meal programs at least one time per year;(D) Self-monitor all meal sites within each service area at least annually and as otherwise appropriate; and(E) Have appropriate arrangements in place for emergency and disaster relief.(F) Nutrition counseling can only be provided by a Registered Dietitian in good standing. A Medical Nutrition Therapy License is required if a client's nutritional status is medically assessed, treated, and monitored. If permitted and available, compliant distance programs may be used for Nutrition Counseling for individuals who cannot attend face-to-face sessions. Procedures must be compliant with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 45 Sec.160, Sec.162, Sec.164, and all applicable law.003.02OTHER ENTITIES. With the written permission of the State Unit on Aging, an Area Agency on Aging may delegate the provision of meals to another entity, and the provisions of this chapter and all applicable law would apply to that entity; though, that Area Agency on Aging would remain responsible for compliance with its agreements with the State Unit on Aging and with applicable law, including this chapter.15 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 4, § 003
Amended effective 9/21/2020