Iowa Admin. Code r. 17-7.24

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 17-7.24 - Evaluation of sites

The AAA shall conduct on-site evaluations on an annual basis. The reports of these evaluations shall be kept on file for three years and shall include any areas that need additional monitoring or corrective actions.

(1) At a minimum, the evaluation shall include the site's compliance with:

a. Food acquisition, handling and safety standards;

b. The requirement for the RDA/AI as established in this chapter;

c. Food quality and acceptability (appearance, taste, temperature and smell);

d. Services provided in addition to meals, such as nutrition education and counseling as appropriate, social opportunities and other activities.

(2) The AAA shall provide each site a tool to guide food service personnel in a self-assessment to be conducted at midpoint between AAA on-site evaluations. This evaluation shall be conducted to document program compliance and to analyze areas for ongoing monitoring. The self-assessment reports shall be kept on file for three years.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 17-7.24

ARC 8489B, lAB 1/27/10, effective 1/7/10