N.J. Admin. Code § 10:44B-3.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 10:44B-3.4 - Food

(a) The licensee shall ensure that an individual is provided with three nutritionally balanced meals, varied in nature, and a sufficient amount of liquids for hydration, daily, either in the residence or in the community.

(b) There shall not be more than a 14-hour span between the evening meal and breakfast.

(c) Food, snacks, and liquids shall be readily accessible to individuals as desired, unless limitations have been deemed necessary by the individual's physician.

(d) Food shall be fresh, stored in a manner to keep it clean and safe for consumption. Food shall be discarded upon spoilage or upon the expiration date of the package.

(e) Individuals shall dine with the licensee's family on a regular basis, unless the individual expresses a desire to dine elsewhere, as approved by the IDT and the individual's guardian, and recorded in the service plan.

1. There shall be sufficient seating and room at the dining table to accommodate all occupants of the household so that they may dine together.

2. There shall be sufficient supply of eating utensils, plates, cups, etc., for all occupants of the household.

(f) If a medically prescribed diet is required, the menu planning and food preparation shall be consistent with the individual's medical and dietary needs.

1. The licensee shall demonstrate knowledge of the individual's medically prescribed diets.

2. Foods required by any medically prescribed diet shall be provided at no cost to the individual, unless a hardship has been demonstrated by the licensee, approved by the IDT, and documented in the service plan.

(g) The licensee shall make a reasonable attempt to comply with food preferences and snacks requested by the individual, without charge to the individual.

(h) The licensee shall not withhold food, drinks, or snacks as a form of punishment.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:44B-3.4

Amended by R.1990 d.359, effective 7/16/1990.
See: 22 N.J.R. 756(a), 22 N.J.R. 2164(b).
Stylistic revisions throughout.
Revised subsection (f) regarding family dining.
Added new subsection (h).
Recodified from N.J.A.C. 10:44B-3.3 and amended by R.2013 d.062, effective 4/15/2013.
See: 44 N.J.R. 2327(a), 45 N.J.R. 896(b).
Rewrote the section. Former N.J.A.C. 10:44B-3.4, Clothing, recodified to N.J.A.C. 10:44B-3.5.

Amended by 55 N.J.R. 52(b), effective 1/3/2023