Lack of Qualified Dietary Manager in Food and Nutrition Services
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to employ a full-time Certified Dietary Manager for its census of 22 residents who received meals from the kitchen. During observation, the individual identified as the Dietary Manager was found to be enrolled in a Dietary Manager Certification course but had not yet completed it. The Registered Dietitian was reported to visit the facility only monthly. According to the facility's own policy, a qualified dietitian is required to help oversee clinical nutritional dietary services, with qualifications including registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration or demonstrated education, training, or experience in dietary needs and program implementation. The lack of a fully qualified Dietary Manager was directly observed during meal preparation.