New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 18 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter II - Regulations of the Department of Social Services
Subchapter D - Adult-Care Facilities
Part 488 - Adult Care Facilities Standards For Enriched Housing
Section 488.8 - Food service
Universal Citation: 18 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 488.8
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024
(a) The operator must establish a food service program which will provide for meals which are balanced, nutritious and adequate in amount and content to meet residents' daily dietary needs.
(b) Congregate meals.
(1) The
operator must serve at a minimum, one hot midday or evening meal per day seven
days a week in a congregate setting.
(2) Congregate meals must meet one third of
the recommended dietary allowances of the Food and Nutrition Board of the
National Academy of Science, National Research Council, adjusted for age, sex
and activity.
(3) Menus for
congregate meals must be:
(i) planned a
minimum of three weeks in advance;
(ii) available in the food preparation
area;
(iii) established in
consultation with residents;
(iv)
established in consultation with a dietary consultant; and
(v) recorded on an approved menu planning
form which must be dated and amended to record any changes or substitutions
served.
(4) Information
on each resident's prescribed dietary regimen and food allergies must be
available in the food service area and must be used in the planning,
preparation and service of resident meals.
(5) Congregate meals must be varied in
methods of preparation and content.
(6) Food on hand must be sufficient to permit
the service of meals for a minimum of three days.
(7) Food must be stored, prepared and served
in such a manner as to ensure its safety and nutritional value.
(8) There must be sufficient supply of
dishes, glasses and utensils for the number of residents being
served.
(c) Noncongregate meals.
(1) The
operator must ensure that each resident receives sufficient food for all
noncongregate meals plus snacks.
(2) The operator must assist residents to the
extent necessary with the shopping, preparation and clean-up of noncongregate
meals.
(3) Residents must have free
access to kitchen facilities for the purpose of preparing their own
noncongregate meals and snacks.
(4)
Information on each resident's prescribed dietary regimen and food allergies
must be used when planning and providing food for all noncongregate meals and
snacks.
(5) The operator must
periodically assess resident shopping, food storage and preparation practices
to minimize the potential for contamination or spoilage and to assure that each
resident maintains a sound dietary regimen.
(6) Food on hand in congregate areas and
individual apartments must be sufficient to permit the preparation and serving
of meals in the event of an emergency for a minimum of three days.
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