Lack of Qualified Dietary Oversight
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to employ a full-time Registered Dietitian or a Certified Dietary Manager to oversee kitchen and clinical nutritional services. During a kitchen tour, it was observed that the current Dietary Manager had not yet completed the Certified Dietary Manager certification, despite being in the position for over a year. The Dietary Manager believed he was allowed the full duration of the certification course, which is 18 months, rather than the one year permitted upon hire. Additionally, the dietitian only visits the facility two days a week, and a review of staff records confirmed there was no full-time Certified Dietary Manager or full-time Dietitian on staff.