Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 449 - Medical and Other Related Facilities
COMMUNITY TRIAGE CENTERS
Section 449.74359 - Dietary services
Current through December 12, 2024
1. Each facility shall serve at least three meals or their equivalent daily, at regular times, with not more than 14 hours between a substantial evening meal and breakfast.
2. Additional food and between-meal nourishment must be provided to a patient when needed, based on an assessment of the medical condition of the patient.
3. Menus must be planned and followed to meet the nutritional needs of the patients in accordance with the recommended dietary allowances of the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies.
4. Therapeutic menus must be planned by a licensed dietitian or must be reviewed and approved by the attending physician of the patient or the medical director of the facility.
5. Menus must be in writing, planned in advance, dated and posted, and kept on file at the facility for at least 90 days. Any substitution must be noted on the written menu so that the menu on file reflects what was actually served.
6. A licensed dietitian must be used as a consultant on planning meals and serving food. This person shall consult at least monthly with the staff of the facility.
7. The facility shall provide:
8. A facility with more than 10 patients shall:
9. A facility that contracts with a food management company shall comply with all applicable regulations of the State Board of Health.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R051-06, eff. 7-14-2006; A by R155-10, 12-16-2010; R090-12, 12-20-2012
NRS 449.0302