WAC 388-97-1140. Individual dietary needs

The nursing home must: (1) Encourage residents to continue eating independently; (2) Provide effective adaptive utensils as needed to promote independence; (3) Allow sufficient time for eating in a relaxed manner; (4) Provide individualized assistance as needed; (5) Provide table service, for all residents capable of eating at a table, in a dining area/room, located outside of the resident's room; and (6) Offer a substitute of similar nutritive value when a resident refuses food served.