DIETARY SERVICES
We will provide three meals daily that are balanced, nourishing, and appetizing.
There will be a four-hour interval between scheduled meals.
There will not be more than fourteen hours between the evening meal and breakfast. Snacks are always available.
Residents involved in vocational or therapeutic day programs will be provided with a snack lunch.
Our policy is to provide special dietary needs. Special dietary needs include, but are not limited to low or no salt acid foods, reduced fat foods, reduced cholesterol foods, reduced or no sugar added
foods, frequency and/or protein size of meals, liquid only or clear liquids only for a period designated by a physician or dietician; and simple modification of food textures, such as pureeing.
In order to special diet requirements, we will need the following as a written prescription from a physician or dietician:
A list of permitted and excluded foods.
Recommended meal Patterns and technique where they are applicable. A list of resources to consult for additional guidance.
We will ensure that all! food shall be stored, prepared, and meals distributed in a manner that protects against contamination and spoilage.
We will provide hand-washing facilities, hot water, cold water, hand soap, and single use towels in the kitchen.
We will maintain the kitchen area free of poisonous and toxic materials other than those necessary for maintaining cleaning operation and sanitizing of kitchen equipment or controlling insect and rodents. However, these materials will be separated from all food and beverages.
We will supervise and assist a resident in consuming food if this service is needed.