440 IAC 7.5-2-10
440 IAC 7.5-2-10 Nutrition
Cite as Ind. Admin. Code tit. 440, r. 7.5-2-10
Sec. 10. (a) The agency or its subcontractor shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for staff and for residents who
require training regarding more independence for the resident in the following:
(1) Basic nutrition.
(2) Meal planning.
(3) Food purchasing and preparation.
(4) Food storage.
(5) Dish washing.
(6) Sanitation.
(7) Safety.
(b) In supervised group living facilities, transitional residential facilities, sub-acute facilities, and alternative families for adults, at least
three (3) well-balanced meals shall be available for each day, with the exception that residents shall be encouraged to dine out occasionally, or to
carry sack lunches for the periods of time when they are away from the facility.
(c) Deprivation of a meal or snack shall not be used as punishment for the infraction of a house rule or failure of the resident to carry out
an aspect of the resident's treatment plan.