Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
Title 388. Social and Health Services, Department of |
Chapter 388-97. Nursing homes. |
Section 388-97-1200. Dietary orders.
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- The nursing home must:(1) Ensure that residents' diets are provided as prescribed by the physician. Diet modifications, for texture only, may be used as an interim measure when ordered by a registered nurse; and(2) Provide supplementary fluid and nourishment in accordance with each resident's needs as determined by the assessment process.