Section 388-97-1140. Individual dietary needs.

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The nursing home must:

(1) Encourage residents to continue eating independently;

(2) Provide effective adaptive utensils as needed to promote independence;

(3) Allow sufficient time for eating in a relaxed manner;

(4) Provide individualized assistance as needed;

(5) Provide table service, for all residents capable of eating at a table, in a dining area/room, located outside of the resident's room; and

(6) Offer a substitute of similar nutritive value when a resident refuses food served.

[Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.51 and 74.42 RCW and 42 C.F.R. 489.52. WSR 08-20-062, § 388-97-1140, filed 9/24/08, effective 11/1/08.]

Chapters 18.51 and 74.42 RCW and 42 C.F.R. 489.52. WSR 08-20-062, § 388-97-1140, filed 9/24/08, effective 11/1/08.

                    
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