Section 22-B2028. PATIENT NUTRITION

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2028.1Each hospital shall provide for the daily nutritional needs of all patients, including the provision of any diets ordered by a medical practitioner.

2028.2A current diet manual acceptable to dietary, nursing and medical staff shall be maintained and available for reference.

2028.3Education on matters of diet and nutrition shall be available to patients when appropriate.

2028.4Assessments of the nutritional status of patients shall be conducted by an appropriate professional licensed to conduct nutritional assessments in accordance with the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985, D.C. Law 6-99.

2028.5Each hospital shall document on-going nutritional assessments for patients who require and receive supplemental nutrition. Nutritional assessments shall include weighing, laboratory testing and other appropriate indicators.

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Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 8813 (August 15, 2008).

                    
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