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Based on interview with the Registered Dietitian (RD) and the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) it was determined the facility failed to ensure the food and nutrition services were under the daily, including weekends, onsite supervision of a qualified dietary manager. The failed practice did not ensure the rules and regulations for nutritional services were followed to ensure patient assessments, counseling's, diet instructions, food preparation and storage were performed according to the facilities policies. Findings follow:

A. During an interview with the Registered Dietitian on 06/27/19 at 8:30 AM she stated she worked in the facility on Mondays and Thursdays only.

B. During an interview with the Certified Dietary Manager she stated that she worked Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday on one week then Thursday and Friday on the second week.

C. During an interview with the Quality Coordinator on 06/27/19 at 9:45 AM, she verified there was not daily supervision coverage by qualified dietary personnel.