R03-503 Dietary Services

A. A licensee who provides residential treatment services shall develop, implement, and comply with written policies and procedures for the delivery of dietary services to meet the clients’ nutritional needs that include:

1. Preparing meals in accordance with current Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Consumer Food and Lodging regulations,

2. Providing and documenting meals for clients with special medical or religious dietary needs, and

3. Posting and updating menus for all meals on a monthly basis.

Review policy and procedure manual. 3. Verify location of posted menu.

 

B. A licensee who provides residential treatment services shall develop, implement, and comply with written policies and procedures to ensure:

1. Food service employees and clients comply with all federal, state, and local statutes and regulations, if applicable, and

2. A registered dietician or nutritionist conducts an annual nutritional review of program menus.

Review policy and procedure manual. 1. Verify copy of food handlers permit and personnel files. 2. Verify dieticians/nutritionist credentials and the annual review of program menus.