ARSD 44:73:07:15. Nutritional assessments

A registered dietitian shall ensure a nutritional assessment is completed on each resident: (1) Upon admission; (2) With a significant change in diet, eating ability, or nutritional status; (3) Receiving tube feedings; and (4) With a disease or condition that puts the resident at significant nutritional risk. A monthly tube feeding assessment must include nutritional adequacy of calories, protein, and fluids. An annual nutrition assessment must be completed for each resident.