S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-16.1507

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

Section 61-16.1507 - Preparation and Serving of Food

A. Food shall be prepared by methods that conserve the nutritive value, flavor and appearance. The food shall be palatable, properly prepared, and sufficient in quantity and quality to meet the nutritional needs of the patients.

B. A file of tested recipes, adjusted to appropriate yield, shall correspond to items on the posted menus.

C. Food shall be served with special attention given to preparation and prompt serving in order to maintain correct food temperatures in accordance with Regulation 61-25 and to meet individual needs.

D. Food and Nutrition service personnel will have the responsibility of accompanying the food cart to the patient care area when necessary to complete tray assembly. Facilities with automated food distribution systems in operation are not required to have dietary personnel accompanying the cart. Each facility shall designate who will be responsible for distribution of trays, feeding of patients, and collection of soiled trays.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-16.1507

Replaced and amended by State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 6, eff 6/27/2014; State Register Volume 48, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/28/2024.