Section 7638.3 - Requirements for Home-Delivered Nutrition ServicesEach home-delivered meal provider shall:
(a) Develop and implement criteria to assess the level of need for home-delivered nutrition services of each eligible participant. (1) An initial determination of eligibility may be accomplished by telephone.(2) A written assessment shall be done in the home within two (2) weeks of beginning meal service, and shall include an assessment of the type of meal appropriate for the participant in their living environment.(3) An older individual eligible for receiving home-delivered meals shall be assessed for need for nutrition-related supportive services, and referred as necessary.(4) Reassessment of need shall be determined quarterly. Such reassessment shall be done in the home of the participant at least every other quarter.(b) Provide written instructions in the language of the majority of the participants for handling and re-heating of the meals.(c) Establish a waiting list for home-delivered meals whenever the home-delivered meal providers are unable to provide meals to all eligible individuals. The decision to place eligible recipients of a home-delivered meal on a waiting list, and their position on such a list, shall be based on greatest need and/or in accordance with policy established by the home-delivered meal provider, in consultation with the AAA.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 7638.3
1. New section filed 1-8-2002; operative 2-7-2002 (Register 2002, No. 2). Note: Authority cited: Sections 9102 and 9105, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 9501, Welfare and Institutions Code; and 42 U.S.C. 3030g-21.
1. New section filed 1-8-2002; operative 2-7-2002 (Register 2002, No. 2).