Lack of Certified Dietary Manager in Food Service Supervision
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to employ a full-time Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) to supervise meal preparation and kitchen sanitation for its 84 residents. Observations showed that a dietary staff member, who was not certified as a dietary manager but was currently enrolled in a certification course, was managing the kitchen and overseeing meal production. The Registered Dietitian communicated with the dietary staff member weekly, reviewed resident charts remotely, and visited the facility weekly. Administrative staff confirmed that the acting Dietary Manager was not certified at the time of the survey. The facility's policy indicated that the Dining Services Manager was responsible for directing all food service activities to ensure safe food and a positive dining experience for residents.