Lack of Certified Dietary Manager in Food and Nutrition Services
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to employ a full-time Certified Dietary Manager for its census of 10 residents who received meals from the facility kitchen. Observations in the kitchen revealed three dietary staff working, but none held certification as a Dietary Manager. One dietary staff member confirmed she had completed the coursework but had not taken the certification test. The Administrative Nurse also verified that the dietary manager was not certified and acknowledged awareness of the requirement for a Certified Dietary Manager. The facility's own policy required the Dietary Manager to maintain certified credentials and oversee various aspects of the dietary department, including supervision, training, and communication with nursing and the registered dietician.