Unqualified Dietary Manager Supervising Food Services
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that the director of food services met the required regulatory qualifications. Observations and interviews over several days confirmed that the individual serving as the Dietary Manager was actively supervising dietary operations and managing food service for all 61 residents, but did not possess certification as a Certified Dietary Manager, certified food service manager, or equivalent credentials as required. The facility's own assessment tool specified the need for a clinically qualified nutrition professional to serve as the director of food and nutrition services, yet the current manager did not meet these qualifications. This deficiency affected all residents in the facility at the time of the survey.