OAR 309-040-0385
Food Services
(1)
Three nutritious meals shall be served daily at times consistent with those in the community. Meals shall be planned and served in accordance with the recommended dietary allowances found in the United States Department of Agriculture Food Guide Pyramid or as directed by a prescriber. Consideration shall be given to cultural and ethnic backgrounds of individuals in food preparation.(2)
An order from an LMP must be obtained for each individual who for health reasons is on a modified or special diet. These diets shall be planned in consultation with the individual.(3)
Menus shall be prepared at least one week in advance and provide a sufficient variety of foods served in adequate amounts for each individual at each meal and adjusted for seasonal changes. Records of menus as served shall be filed and maintained in the AFH for three years. Individual preferences and requests shall be considered in menu planning. Religious and vegetarian preferences must be reasonably accommodated.(4)
Meals shall be prepared and served in the facility where the individuals live. Payment for meals eaten away from the AFH for the convenience of the provider (e.g. restaurants, senior meal sites) shall be paid for by the provider. Meals and snacks as part of an individual recreational outing shall be paid for by the individual. Food preparation areas shall be clean, free of obnoxious odors, and in good repair.(5)
The provider shall maintain adequate supplies of staple foods for a minimum of one week and perishable foods for a minimum of two days at the setting. An emergency supply of potable water shall be available such that the provider maintains seven gallons of water per individual.(6)
Food shall be stored, prepared, and served in accordance with the Authority’s Food Sanitation Rules:(a)
All working refrigerators and freezers shall have a thermometer in working order;(b)
Food storage areas and equipment shall be such that food is protected from dirt and contamination and maintained at proper temperatures to prevent spoilage.(7)
Equipment shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary manner. Utensils, dishes, and glassware shall be maintained in a sufficient number to accommodate the licensed capacity of the AFHs. Utensils, dishes, and glassware shall be washed in hot soapy water, rinsed, and stored to prevent contamination. A dishwasher with sanitation cycle is recommended.(8)
The provider shall support the individual’s right to access food at any time. The provider may only apply an individually-based limitation when there is a threat to the health and safety of an individual or others, and the provider complies with the requirements outlined in OAR 309-040-0393 (Individually-Based Limitations). This section is effective July 1, 2016, and enforceable as described in OAR 309-040-0315 (License Application and Fees)(7).(9)
If an individual misses a meal at a scheduled time, an alternative meal shall be made available.
Source:
Rule 309-040-0385 — Food Services, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=309-040-0385.