AHCA/NCAL: Focus F-Tag of the Week
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services made changes to the §483.60-Food and Nutrition Services guidance. Changes include the following:
- F801-Qualified Dietary Staff. Regulation was updated to reflect additional qualifications that count toward meeting this requirement.
- F812-Food Procurement, Store/Prepare/Serve-Sanitary. Revisions to the separation of food distribution and food service, clarification of the definition for food distribution and food service, details on staff hair restraint use and details on staff glove use.
Detailed information can be found in the Appendix PP-State Operations Manual.
Be sure to order a copy of The Long-Term Care Survey, Phase 3 Guide.
Please email regulatory@ahca.org for additional questions or visit the Survey Preparedness page for more information.
NYSHFA/NYSCAL CONTACTS:
Lisa Volk, RN, B.P.S., LNHA
Director, Clinical & Quality Services
518-462-4800 x15
Tarrah Quinlan, RN, BSN
Director of Education Program Development and Member Operations
518-462-4800 x20
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