Failure to Employ Qualified Food Service Director
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to employ a qualified Food Service Director (FSD) to manage the daily operations of the Dietary Department for 11 out of 12 months. Staff interviews revealed that the individual serving as FSD was not a Certified Dietary Manager, although they were Serv Safe certified. Additionally, the Registered Dietitian was not employed full-time and only came in three times a week. The Nursing Home Administrator confirmed that there was no documented evidence that the FSD met the required qualifications for the position, as required by state regulations.