South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-103 - Residential Treatment Facilities for Children and Adolescents
Sec2 61-103.1300 - MEAL SERVICE
Section 61-103.1300.1303 - Meals and Services
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
A. All facilities shall provide dietary services to meet the daily nutritional needs of the residents in accordance with the USDA guidelines and the Recommended Dietary Allowance of the National Research Council for children and adolescents. (I)
B. A minimum of three (3) nutritionally-adequate meals, in accordance with Section 1303.A above, in each twenty-four (24) hour period, shall be provided for each resident unless otherwise directed by the resident's physician or other authorized healthcare provider. Not more than fourteen (14) hours shall elapse between the serving of the evening meal and breakfast the following day. (II)
C. Special attention shall be given to preparation and prompt serving in order to maintain correct food temperatures for serving at the table or resident room. (II)
D. The same foods shall not be repetitively served during each seven (7) day period except to honor specific, individual resident requests.
E. Specific times for serving meals shall be established, documented on a posted menu, and followed.
F. Suitable food and snacks shall be available and offered between meals. (II)
G. Residents shall be encouraged to eat in the dining room at mealtime. Tray service shall be permitted when the resident is medically unable to access the dining area for meals, in which case it may be provided on an occasional basis unless otherwise indicated in the facility's policies and procedures. Under no circumstances may staff members utilize tray service for their own convenience. (II)
