Section 246-335-225. Food preparation.

(1) A hospice care center applicant or licensee must:

(a) Locate food preparation areas to prevent objectionable heat, noise and odors to patient rooms;

(b) Provide a nourishment center for use by patients and family with:

(i) A refrigerator capable of maintaining 45°F or less;

(ii) A two-compartment sink;

(iii) A range with exhaust hood and/or microwave;

(iv) Work surfaces;

(v) Storage for single service utensils and food items;

(vi) Soap and paper towel dispensers or equivalent;

(vii) Space for waste containers; and

(viii) A self-dispensing ice machine (if not provided elsewhere in the hospice care center);

(2) The following requirements only apply if the hospice care center is planning to prepare meals and snacks for patients on-site:

(a) When primarily preparing individual meals or snacks for patients, in addition to the requirements in subsection (1) of this section, the nourishment center must include:

(i) A separate refrigerator for patients' food items capable of maintaining 45°F or less;

(ii) Separate storage for patient food items, cooking and eating utensils;

(iii) A handwash sink; and

(iv) A domestic dishwasher with a continuous supply of 155°F of water;

(b) When primarily preparing meals for fifteen or fewer patients at a time, the kitchen for preparation of patient meals and snacks must comply with chapter 246-215 WAC, Food sanitation, except, the hospice care center may use domestic or home type kitchen appliances including mechanical dishwashers, provided the licensee:

(i) Operates the appliances according to manufacturer's direction; and

(ii) Provides a continuous supply of water maintained at 155°F or more to the dishwasher(s); and

(c) When primarily preparing meals for sixteen or more patients at a time, the kitchen for preparation of patient meals and snacks must comply with chapter 246-215 WAC, Food sanitation.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.127 RCW. WSR 02-18-026, § 246-335-225, filed 8/23/02, effective 10/1/02.]

Chapter 70.127 RCW. WSR 02-18-026, § 246-335-225, filed 8/23/02, effective 10/1/02.

Rules

246-215,246-215,