Lack of Certified Dietary Manager in Food Service Department
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to employ a certified dietary manager or certified food service manager to oversee the food service department. Interviews with the Business Office Manager/Human Resources Manager revealed that the individual promoted to Dietary Manager had not obtained the required certification since their promotion. Review of the facility's job description for the Dietary Manager confirmed that certification was a stated requirement for the position. The Nursing Home Administrator acknowledged that the Dietary Manager did not meet the qualifications outlined in the job description. The report references the FDA Food Code, which requires the person in charge of food service operations to demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention and to be a certified food protection manager through an accredited program.