Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
FACILITY STANDARDS AND LICENSING
Chapter 246-335 - In-home services agencies
Part 7 - General Design Requirements
Section 246-335-740 - Food preparation
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-335-740
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
(1) A hospice care center applicant or licensee must:
(a) Locate food preparation areas to prevent
objectionable heat, noise and odors to patient rooms;
(b) Provide a nourishment center for use by
patients and family with:
(i) A refrigerator
capable of maintaining 45°F or less;
(ii) A two-compartment sink;
(iii) A range with exhaust hood and/or
microwave;
(iv) Work
surfaces;
(v) Storage for single
service utensils and food items;
(vi) Soap and paper towel dispensers or
equivalent;
(vii) Space for waste
containers; and
(viii) A
self-dispensing ice machine if not provided elsewhere in the hospice care
center.
(2) The following requirements only apply if the hospice care center is planning to prepare meals and snacks for patients on-site:
(a) When primarily preparing individual meals
or snacks for patients, in addition to the requirements in subsection (1) of
this section, the nourishment center must include:
(i) A separate refrigerator for patients'
food items capable of maintaining 45°F or less;
(ii) Separate storage for patient food items,
cooking and eating utensils;
(iii)
A handwash sink; and
(iv) A
domestic dishwasher with a continuous supply of 155°F of water.
(b) When primarily preparing meals
for fifteen or fewer patients at a time, the kitchen and equipment for
preparation of patient meals and snacks must comply with chapter 246-215 WAC,
Food sanitation, except, the hospice care center may use domestic or home type
kitchen appliances including mechanical dishwashers; and
(c) When primarily preparing meals for
sixteen or more patients at a time, the kitchen for preparation of patient
meals and snacks must comply with chapter 246-215 WAC, Food
sanitation.
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