Lack of Qualified Director for Food and Nutrition Services
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Summary
The facility failed to employ a clinically qualified Director of Food and Nutrition Services, as required. During observations on two consecutive days, the individual actively supervising dietary operations was identified as the full-time Dietary Manager but did not possess certification as a Dietary Manager or have equivalent training. This was confirmed by both the Dietary Manager and the facility Administrator. The facility's own assessment tool indicated the need for a dietitian or other clinically qualified nutrition professional to serve as the director of food and nutrition services, yet this requirement was not met. At the time of the survey, 74 residents resided in the facility.