Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 554 - NURSING FACILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AND MEDICAID CERTIFICATION
Subchapter L - DIETARY SERVICES
Section 554.1110 - Frequency of Meals
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) Each resident must receive and the facility must provide at least three meals daily, at regular times comparable to normal mealtimes in the community or in accordance with a resident's needs, preferences, requests, and comprehensive care plan.
(b) There must be not more than 14 hours between a substantial evening meal and breakfast the following day, except when a nourishing snack is served at bedtime, up to 16 hours may elapse between a substantial evening meal and breakfast the following day if a resident group agrees to this meal span.
(c) Suitable, nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided to a resident who wants to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal service times, consistent with the resident's plans of care.
