N.J. Admin. Code § 8:39-17.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 8:39-17.2 - Mandatory policies and procedures for dietary services

(a) The facility shall make available a current dietary manual, which shall have been approved by the dietitian and the medical director. The facility shall serve diets that are consistent with the dietary manual.

(b) The facility shall post current menus with portion sizes in the food preparation area. The facility shall keep menus for 30 days with any changes accurately recorded.

(c) The facility shall designate responsibility for observation and documentation of meals refused or missed by a resident and of any resident who requires assistance with meals.

(d) A dietitian shall adhere to an established system of nutritional assessment, which shall include examination of and communication with the resident if the resident's condition permits.

(e) The facility shall routinely provide nondisposable dishes and cutlery at all meals except for special meal activities or individual resident needs.

(f) Meals shall be scheduled in such a way that no more than 14 hours elapse between a substantial evening meal and breakfast the next morning. The first meal shall not be served before 7:00 A.M. unless requested by the resident.

1. Up to 16 hours may elapse between a substantial evening meal and breakfast the following day if the following conditions are met:

i. A resident group agrees to this meal span; and

ii. A nourishing bedtime snack is served.

(g) All food service facilities shall operate with safe food handling practices in accordance with Chapter XII of the New Jersey Sanitary Code, N.J.A.C. 8:24.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:39-17.2