What is the minimum requirement for dietician consult hours in a facility with 60 residents or less?

The minimum requirement for dietician consult hours in a facility with 60 residents or less is four hours every two weeks. This aligns with regulations that dictate the necessary level of dietary oversight for facilities of this size, ensuring that residents receive appropriate nutritional guidance and support from a qualified dietitian.

Having a dietitian available for this frequency allows the facility to adequately address the dietary needs of residents, meet dietary policies, and monitor food service operations effectively. This structured approach helps ensure that nutritional care remains consistent and responsive to the needs of the residents. Thus, the requirement emphasizes regulatory compliance for dietary services in long-term care settings while maintaining high standards of resident care.