N.J. Admin. Code § 8:42C-11.8

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 8:42C-11.8 - Food service for inpatient hospice care units

(a) An inpatient hospice care provider shall provide dietary services either directly or through a documented agreement with a food services provider that details the services provided.

(b) The dietary service shall comply with N.J.A.C. 8:24, Sanitation in Retail Food Establishments and Food and Beverage Vending Machines, and Cottage Food Operations.

(c) Each unit shall have a staff member trained or experienced in food management or nutrition who is responsible for planning menus and supervising meal preparation.

1. If meals are prepared in the unit, the staff member required pursuant to this subsection shall be present during food preparation and service.

2. If meals are prepared off-site or catered, the unit administrator shall be responsible for the direction, provision, and quality of dietary services and shall ensure that services conform to the standards of this chapter.

(d) If indicated in a patient's plan of care, an inpatient hospice care provider shall provide therapeutic or special diets.

(e) An inpatient hospice care provider shall have an approved dietary manual for reference when preparing meals.

(f) A registered dietician or a registered nurse shall provide dietary counseling to patients who experience unmet nutritional needs.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:42C-11.8

Amended by R.2021 d.040, effective 5/3/2021.
See: 51 N.J.R. 1312(a), 53 N.J.R. 700(b). In (b), inserted "Beverage".
Notice of readoption with technical change, effective 3/18/2024.
See: 56 N.J.R. 410(b).