S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-78.1700.1704

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

Section 61-78.1700.1704 - Diets

A. If a Hospice Facility accepts or retains patients in need of medically-prescribed special diets, the menus for such diets shall be planned by a professionally-qualified dietitian or shall be reviewed and approved by a physician or other authorized healthcare provider. The Hospice Facility shall provide supervision of the preparation and serving of any special diet, such as low-sodium, low-fat, 1200-calorie, diabetic diet. (II)

EXCEPTION: Nonadherence to the special diet shall be acceptable provided there is written consent to such nonadherence from the patient or family or responsible party and the physician.

B. If special diets are required, the necessary equipment for preparation of those diets shall be available and utilized.

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

1. Food sources and food quality;

2. Food protection storage, preparation and service;

3. Food worker health and cleanliness;

4. Recommended dietary allowances of the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences USDA food serving recommendations;

5. General menu planning;

6. Menu planning appropriate to special needs, such as diabetic, low-salt, low-cholesterol, or other diets appropriate for the elderly and/or infirmed.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-78.1700.1704

Replaced and amended by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 04, eff. 4/22/2016.