Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Health
Title R432 - Health Care Facility Licensing
Rule R432-750 - Hospice Rule
Section R432-750-30 - Food Service

(1) The licensee may provide dietary services directly, or through a written agreement with a food service provider.

(2) The licensee food service shall comply with the Rule R392-100, Utah Department of Health Food Service Sanitation Rule.

(3) The licensee shall maintain for department review any inspection reports by the local health department.

(4) If the licensee accepts patients requiring therapeutic or special diets, the hospice shall have an approved dietary manual for reference when preparing meals.

(5) Dietary staff shall receive a minimum of four hours of documented in-service training each year.

(6) The licensee shall employ or contract with a certified dietitian to provide documented quarterly consultation if patients requiring therapeutic diets are admitted.

(7) The licensee shall ensure that enough food service personnel are on duty to meet the needs of patients.

(8) The cook and other kitchen staff shall not perform concurrent duties outside the food service area, while performing food service duties.

(9) Any person that prepares or serves food shall have a current food handler's permit.