SECTION 450:18-5-4. Dietetic services  


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  • (a)   Any facility which provides twenty-four (24) hour per day care shall have a written plan describing the organization and delivery of dietetic services (either directly or through contract) to meet the dietary needs of consumers.
    (b)   Menus for meals provided by the facility shall be reviewed annually and as needed for consumer's with special dietary needs (diabetes, pregnancy, religious requirements, etc.). This review shall be made by an Oklahoma Registered Dietician. Approval of the review shall be documented by the dietician's signature, American Dietetic Association (AA) Registration Number (RD#), Oklahoma License Number (DL#), and date of the review.
    (c)   Dietetic services, including health policy and procedures for food service staff, other staff, and consumers performing food service duties as a part of their treatment plan, shall be in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes and regulations, and shall be so noted in facility policy and procedure. All programs preparing meals provided to consumers shall document, on an annual basis, compliance with OSDH rules and regulations pertaining to kitchen facilities.
    (d)   Food shall be served in an appetizing and attractive manner, at realistically planned mealtimes, and in a congenial and relaxed atmosphere.
    (e)   Information pertinent to special dietetic needs of consumers shall be entered into the consumers' treatment records, and when medically indicated, forwarded to parties having permission to receive information regarding consumers' treatment.
    (f)   Compliance with 450:18-5-4 may be determined by a review of the following:
    (1)   Facility policy and procedures;
    (2)   Written plan for dietetic services;
    (3)   Menus;
    (4)   Menu approvals;
    (5)   OSHD reports; and
    (6)   Any other supporting facility documentation.
[Source: Added at 13 Ok Reg 2769, eff 7-1-96; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 2183, eff 7-1-01; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 2375, eff 7-1-02; Amended at 22 Ok Reg 2109, eff 7-1-05; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 2580, eff 7-12-07; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 2237, eff 7-11-10]