S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-17.1400.1406

Current through Register Vol. 48, 12, December 27, 2024

Section 61-17.1400.1406 - Diets (II)

A. All diets shall be prescribed, dated and signed by the physician and be prepared in conformance with physicians' orders giving consideration to individual resident preferences.

B. The necessary equipment for preparation of resident diets shall be available and utilized.

C. A diet manual published within the previous five (5) years shall be available and shall address at a minimum:

1. Food sources and food quality;

2. Food protection storage, preparation and service;

3. Meal service staff health and cleanliness;

4. Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) of the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences food serving recommendations;

5. Menu planning, including plans appropriate to special needs, for example, diabetic, low-salt, low-cholesterol, or other diets appropriate for the elderly and/or infirm.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-17.1400.1406

Replaced and amended by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 03, eff. 3/25/2016.