Unqualified Food Service Director Employed
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to employ a qualified director of food and nutrition services, as required by regulation. An interview with the Food Service Director (FSD) revealed that he was responsible for oversight of ordering, receiving, storing, preparation, and service of food, but he was not a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), Certified Food Manager (CFM), nor did he hold a national certification for food service management and safety. Additionally, the FSD had not received regularly scheduled consultations from a qualified dietitian. Review of the FSD's personnel file confirmed that he had been working at the facility for several years without meeting the statutory qualifications for the position. The Nursing Home Administrator was unable to provide evidence of the FSD's required certification, confirming the deficiency.