South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 44 - Department of Health
Article 44:79 - Inpatient hospice facilities
Chapter 44:79:06 - Dietetic services
Section 44:79:06:04 - Dietetic services
A person who is responsible to the administrator shall direct the dietetic services. At least one person shall successfully complete and possess a current certificate from a ServSafe Food Protection Program offered by various retailers or the Certified Food Protection Professional's Sanitation Course offered by the Dietary Managers Association, or successfully completed equivalent training as determined by the department. Individuals seeking ServSafe recertification are only required to take the national examination. The person shall monitor the dietetic service to ensure that the nutritional and therapeutic dietary needs for each patient are met. A dietitian or nutritionist shall approve each menu, assess the nutritional status of each patient with problems identified in the assessment, and review and revise dietetic policies and procedures during scheduled visits.
General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(8).
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(8).