§ 71243. Dietetic Service General Requirements
22 CA ADC § 71243Barclays Official California Code of RegulationsEffective: May 30, 2023
Effective: May 30, 2023
22 CCR § 71243
§ 71243. Dietetic Service General Requirements
(a) The dietetic service shall provide food of the quality and quantity to meet the patient's need in accordance with physicians' orders and, to the extent medically possible, to meet the “Dietary Reference Intakes: The Essential Guide to Nutrient Requirements” (2006) by the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences, Institute of Medicine, hereby incorporated by reference, and the following:
(b) Written policies and procedures shall be developed and maintained by the person responsible for the service in consultation with other appropriate health professionals and administration. Policies shall be approved by the governing body. Procedures shall be approved by the administration and medical staff where such is appropriate.
(e) Therapeutic diets shall be provided as prescribed by the attending physician and shall be planned, prepared and served with supervision and/or consultation from the dietitian. Persons responsible for therapeutic diets shall have sufficient knowledge of food values to make appropriate substitutions when necessary.
(3) All readily perishable foods or beverages capable of supporting rapid and progressive growth f microorganisms which can cause food infections or food intoxication shall be maintained at temperatures of 7°C (45°F) or below, or at 60°C (140°F) or above, at all times except during necessary periods of preparation and service. Frozen food shall be stored at -18°C (0°F) or below.
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Note: Authority cited: Sections 20, 21, 1275 and 1276, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1250 and 1254, Health and Safety Code.
1. Amendment of subsection (a) and new Note filed 5-30-2023; operative 5-30-2023. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1275(g) (Register 2023, No. 22).
This database is current through 5/10/24 Register 2024, No. 19.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 22, § 71243, 22 CA ADC § 71243
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