Lack of Certified Dietary Manager in Food and Nutrition Services
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to employ a full-time Certified Dietary Manager for 43 residents who receive their meals from the kitchen. During an observation, the staff member identified as the Dietary Manager stated she was still in the process of completing the Certified Dietary Manager course and had not yet obtained certification. The facility's policy requires support staff to work under the supervision of a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), certified dietary manager, or director of food and nutrition services, with delegation of tasks based on competency and scope of practice. At the time of the survey, the individual acting as Dietary Manager did not meet the certification requirements outlined in facility policy.