Lack of Certified Dietary Manager in Food and Nutrition Services
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to provide the services of a full-time certified dietary manager for its 44 residents. Observations showed that dietary staff prepared meals in the kitchen, but the staff member identified as responsible for dietary management was not certified, having only completed the required course and not yet passed the certification test. This was confirmed by both the dietary staff member and administrative staff. Facility policy required the director of food and nutrition services to be qualified according to regulatory guidelines, but this requirement was not met at the time of the survey.