R432-750-30. Food Service

(1) The licensee may provide dietary services directly, or through a written agreement with a food service provider. (2) The licensee's food service shall comply with Rule R392-100. (3) The licensee shall maintain, for OL review, any inspection reports by the local health department. (4) If the licensee accepts patients requiring therapeutic or special diets, the hospice shall have an approved dietary manual for reference when preparing meals. (5) The licensee shall ensure dietary staff receive a minimum of four hours of documented in-service training each year. (6) The licensee shall employ or contract with a certified dietitian to provide documented quarterly consultation if serving patients requiring therapeutic diets. (7) The licensee shall ensure that enough food service personnel are on duty to meet the needs of patients. (8) The cook and other kitchen staff may not perform concurrent duties outside the food service area while performing food service duties. (9) The licensee shall ensure any person that prepares or serves food has a current food handler's permit.