ARSD 44:75:07:16. Nutritional screening and assessments

A licensed nurse or dietary manager must complete a nutritional screen upon each patient admission and make a referral to the dietitian of any patient: (1) With a significant change in diet, eating ability, or nutritional status; (2) Receiving tube feedings; or (3) With a disease or condition that puts the patient at significant nutritional risk. A monthly tube feeding assessment must include nutritional adequacy of calories, protein, and fluids. An annual assessment shall be completed for each swing bed patient.