Unqualified Dietary Manager Serving as Director of Food and Nutrition Services
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that the individual designated as the Director of Food and Nutrition Services possessed the required qualifications. The person serving in this role, identified as the Dietary Manager, confirmed during interview that they were not a certified Dietary Manager and were only enrolled in an educational program to obtain certification. The facility was using the certification of the Assistant Dietary Manager, who previously held the position, in place of the current director's required certification. Review of the staff roster and facility assessment documented the current director as the certified dietary manager, despite the lack of certification. The facility administrator acknowledged that the previous manager's certification was being used until the current director became certified.