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The following federal regulation revisions and F numbers apply to surveys started on or after November 28, 2017.
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The facility
provides each resident food prepared by methods that conserve nutritive
value, flavor, and appearance and is palatable, attractive and at a safe and
appetizing temperature. (42CFR 483.60(d)(1(2) F 804)
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The facility provides each resident food that accommodates
resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences; and appealing options of
similar nutritive value to residents who choose not to eat food that is
initially served or who request a different meal choice. (42CFR
483.60(d)(4)(5) F 806 )
and/or;
The facility provides each resident drinks, including
water and other liquids consistent with resident needs and preferences and
sufficient to maintain resident hydration. (42CFR 483.60(d)(6) F 807 )
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The facility provides each
resident at least three meals daily at regular times comparable to normal
mealtimes, with no more than 14 to 16 hours between evening meals and
breakfast and provides suitable, nourishing alternative meals and snacks to
residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled
meal service times. (42CFR
483.60(f)(1)-(3) F 809 )
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The facility procures food from
sources approved or considered satisfactory by federal state or local
authorities and stores, prepares, distributes and serves food in accordance
with professional standards for food service safety. (42CFR 483.60(i)(1)(2)
F 812 )
and/or;
The facility has a policy regarding use and storage of
foods brought to residents by family and other visitors to ensure safe and sanitary
storage, handling, and consumption. (42CFR 483.60(i)(3) F 813 )
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The following federal regulation revisions and F numbers apply to previous surveys before November 28, 2017.
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The facility provides each
resident food prepared by methods that conserve nutritive value, flavor,
and appearance; and food that is palatable, attractive, and at the proper
temperature. (42CFR 483.35(d) (1)-(2) F 364 )
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The facility provides
substitutes offered of similar nutritive value to residents who refuse food
served. (42CFR 483.35(d) (4) F 366 )
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The facility provides each
resident at least three meals daily at regular times comparable to normal
mealtimes, with no more than 14 to 16 hours between evening meals and
breakfast and provides snacks at bedtime. (42CFR 483.35(f) F 368 )
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The facility procures food from
sources approved or considered satisfactory by Federal, State or local authorities;
and stores, prepares, distributes and serves food under sanitary conditions
(42CFR 483.35(i) F 371 )
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