Failure to Ensure Dietary Staff Wore Required Hair Restraints
Penalty
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Summary
During a survey, it was observed that a dietary aide was present in the kitchen without wearing a hair net while food was being prepared. The dietary aide acknowledged that he should have covered his hair with a hair net, and the dietary manager confirmed that hair nets are required. The facility's policy mandates that all dining services staff must wear hair restraints in food production, dishwashing, and serving areas to prevent hair from contacting exposed food. The administrator also stated that he expects dining service staff to wear hair restraints. This lapse in following the facility's policy had the potential to affect 121 residents who consume food from the kitchen.