Section 388-76-10420. Meals and snacks.

The adult family home must:

(1) Serve at least three meals:

(a) In each twenty-four hour period;

(b) At regular times comparable to normal meal times in the community; and

(c) That meet the nutritional needs of each resident.

(2) Make nutritious snacks available to residents:

(a) Between meals; and

(b) In the evening.

(3) Get input from residents in meal planning and scheduling;

(4) Serve nutrient concentrates, supplements, and modified diets only with written approval of the resident's physician;

(5) Only serve pasteurized milk;

(6) Process any home-canned foods served in the home, according to the latest guidelines of the county cooperative extension service; and

(7) Ensure food is:

(a) In sufficient supply; and

(b) Safe, sanitary, and uncontaminated.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.128.040. WSR 10-03-064, § 388-76-10420, filed 1/15/10, effective 2/15/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.128.040 and chapters 70.128 and 74.34 RCW. WSR 07-21-080, § 388-76-10420, filed 10/16/07, effective 1/1/08.]

RCW 70.128.040. WSR 10-03-064, § 388-76-10420, filed 1/15/10, effective 2/15/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.128.040 and chapters 70.128 and 74.34 RCW. WSR 07-21-080, § 388-76-10420, filed 10/16/07, effective 1/1/08.