Haw. Code R. § 11-100.1-13 - Nutrition

(a) The Type I ARCH shall provide each resident with an appetizing, nourishing, well-balanced diet that meets the daily nutritional needs and diet order prescribed by state and national dietary guidelines. To promote a social environment, residents, primary care givers and the primary care giver's family members residing in the Type I ARCH shall be encouraged to sit together at meal times. The same quality of foods provided to the "primary care givers and their family members shall be made available to the residents unless contraindicated by the resident's physician or APRN, resident's preference or resident's family.

(b) Menus shall be written at least one week in advance, revised periodically, dated, and followed. If cycle menus are used, there shall be a minimum of four weekly menus.

(c) Menus shall accommodate residents' food preferences, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and habits as much as possible, provided nutritional quality is maintained.

(d) Current menus shall be posted in the kitchen and in a conspicuous place in the dining area for the residents and department to review.

(e) Substitutes offered to residents who refuse food served shall be of similar nutritive value and documented.

(f) A minimum of three meals shall be provided at regular intervals in each twenty four hour period. There shall be no more than fourteen hours between a substantial evening meal and breakfast.

(g) There shall be on the premises a minimum of three days' food supply, adequate to serve the number of individuals who reside at the ARCH or expanded ARCH.

(h) The kitchen and food supply shall be accessible to residents who may desire snacks between meals, as appropriate.

(i) Each resident shall have a documented diet order on admission and readmission to the Type I ARCH and shall have the documented diet annually signed by the resident's physician or APRN. Verbal orders for diets shall be recorded on the physician order sheet and written confirmation by the attending physician or APRN shall be obtained during the next office visit.

(j) Each resident shall be provided with sufficient fluids to ensure adequate hydration.

(k) Physician or APRN orders for nutritional supplements including vitamins, minerals, formula meals and thickening agents shall be updated annually or sooner as specified.

(l) Special diets shall be provided for residents only as ordered by their physician or APRN. Only those Type I ARCHs licensed to provide special diets may admit residents requiring such diets.

(m) A business entity operating more than one Type I ARCH, shall utilize a registered dietitian to assist in the planning of menus and provide special 'diet consultation, as needed. The consultant shall provide special diet training to food preparation staff to ensure competency.

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Haw. Code R. § 11-100.1-13

[Eff SEP 18 2006] (Auth: HRS §§ 321-9, 321-10, 321-11, 321-15.6) (Imp: HRS §§ 321-10, 321-11, 321-15.6)