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016.05.12-609. Nutrition Services.

AR ADC 016.05.12-609Arkansas Administrative CodeEffective: July 1, 2022

West's Arkansas Administrative Code
Title 016. Department of Human Services
Division 05. Division of Developmental Disabilities Services
Rule 12. Rules for the Division of Developmental Disabilities First Connections Program Under Part C of the Individual with Disabilities Education Act
Subchapter 6. Early Intervention Services.
Effective: July 1, 2022
Ark. Admin. Code 016.05.12-609
016.05.12-609. Nutrition Services.
Currentness
(a)
(1) Nutrition services assess the nutritional needs of a child, develop and monitor plans to address those nutritional needs and refer a child to appropriate home and community resources to carry out the nutritional goals in their IFSP.
(2) Nutrition services exclude feeding services provided in connection with speech pathology and occupational therapy services.
(b) Nutrition services must be performed by an individual that is:
(1) A Registered Dietician in good standing with the American Dietetic Association;
(2) A provisionally certified Registered Dietician by the American Dietetic Association; or
(3) A licensed physician in good standing with the Arkansas State Medical Board.
(c) A Service Provider must maintain the following documentation in the child's service record for each nutrition service performed:
(1) The date and beginning and ending time for each nutrition service;
(2) The name of the Parent and other caregivers who participated in the nutrition service;
(3) The name and credentials of the individual providing the nutrition service and the name of their employer;
(4) A narrative of the instruction, training, and interaction provided to the participating Parent or other caregiver;
(5) The relationship of the nutrition service to the goals and objectives described in the child's IFSP.

Credits

Adopted July 1, 2022.
Current with amendments received through May 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 016.05.12-609, AR ADC 016.05.12-609
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