South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-16 - Minimum Standards for Licensing Hospitals and Institutional General Infirmaries
Sec2 61-16.1500 - FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE. (II)
Section 61-16.1509 - Meal Service
Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-16.1509
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
A minimum of three nutritionally balanced meals in each 24-hour period shall be offered for each patient unless otherwise directed by the patient's physician. Not more than 14 hours shall elapse between the serving of the evening meal and breakfast. As an exception, there may be up to 16 hours between the scheduled serving of the evening meal and breakfast the following day if approved by the patient's attending physician and the patient, and if a nourishing snack is provided after the evening meal.
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