Minnesota Administrative Rules

4655.8500 DIETARY SERVICE.

Subpart 1.

Dietary consultation requirements.

If the facility accepts or retains individuals in need of medically prescribed therapeutic diets, regularly scheduled dietary consultation shall be provided by a qualified dietitian or nutritionist at least four hours each month unless the dietary supervisor qualifies.

Subp. 2.

Therapeutic diets.

All therapeutic diets shall be prepared as ordered in writing by the attending physician.

Subp. 3.

Availability of diet manuals.

There shall be current diet manuals readily available in the kitchen.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 144.56; 144A.02 to 144A.08

Published Electronically:

January 19, 2005