Lack of Certified Dietary Manager in Food Services
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to employ a certified dietary manager to oversee food services, as required. Review of dietary staff certifications showed that while all dietary staff had food safety certifications, none held a Dietary Manager Certification. The current dietary manager confirmed she is not certified in dietary management, and the administrator and regional nurse verified that she is not enrolled in any certification courses. The registered dietician, who consults for the facility and is present approximately 16 hours per month, also confirmed that the dietary manager is not certified. This deficiency has the potential to affect all 50 residents currently residing in the facility, as documented in the facility census.