Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 450 - Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Chapter 24 - Standards and Criteria for Comprehensive Community Addiction Recovery Centers
Subchapter 21 - Facility Environment
Section 450:24-21-1.4 - Dietetic services

(a) Any facility which provides twenty-four (24) hour per day care shall have a written plan describing the organization and delivery of dietetic services (either directly or through contract) to meet the dietary needs of consumers.

(b) Menus for meals provided by the facility shall be reviewed annually and as needed for consumer's with special dietary needs (diabetes, pregnancy, religious requirements, etc.). This review shall be made by an Oklahoma Registered Dietician. Approval of the review shall be documented by the dietician's signature, American Dietetic Association (AA) Registration Number (RD#), Oklahoma License Number (DL#), and date of the review.

(c) Dietetic services, including health policy and procedures for food service staff, other staff, and consumers performing food service duties as a part of their treatment plan, shall be in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes and regulations, and shall be so noted in facility policy and procedure. All programs preparing meals provided to consumers shall document, on an annual basis, compliance with OSDH rules and regulations pertaining to kitchen facilities.

(d) Food shall be served in an appetizing and attractive manner, at realistically planned mealtimes, and in a congenial and relaxed atmosphere.

(e) Information pertinent to special dietetic needs of consumers shall be entered into the consumers' treatment records, and when medically indicated, forwarded to parties having permission to receive information regarding consumers' treatment.

(f) Compliance with 450:18-5-4 may be determined by a review of the following: