N.J. Admin. Code § 8:31B-4.106
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024
Section 8:31B-4.106 - Dietary (DTY)(a) Function: 1. Dietary is responsible for the procurement, storage, processing of food, delivery and collection of trays and nourishment to nursing units or outpatient centers. Costs of delivery of trays to the patient once trays have been prepared or have arrived at the nursing unit should be reported in the appropriate Routine Service center. The cost of preparing meals for cafeterias, residents, students, visitors, or house physicians should be reported as per N.J.A.C. 8:31B-4.62 through 4.66 and N.J.A.C. 8:31B-4.131 for luxury and guest meals per N.J.A.C. 8:31B-4.62 through 4.66 and N.J.A.C. 8:31B-4.131. Cost and Revenue of food supplements where charged to patients should be reported in the Drugs Sold to Patients center.2. Functions include preparing diet manuals; recommending diets; preparing selective menus for various diet requirements; recording diet history; nutrition counseling; determining patient food preferences as to type and method of preparation; food storage and preparations; transportation of food trays to and from nursing units; stocking formula room; cashiering; dishwashing; and maintaining sanitary standards in all facilities.N.J. Admin. Code § 8:31B-4.106