Section 22-B3921. NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES

 

3921.1If a home care agency provides nutritional support services, it shall provide and monitor those services in accordance with the patient's plan of care.

 

3921.2Nutritional support services shall be provided by or under the supervision of a licensed health professional qualified in accordance with HORA.

 

3921.3Specialized nutritional services provided in accordance with a physician's plan of care for a patient with special needs shall be provided by a qualified dietitian or nutritionist who has a minimum of one (1) year's training or experience in nutrition associated with these services.

 

3921.4Each patient's clinical record shall include the following information about nutritional support services, in addition to the basic requirements, as appropriate:

 

(a)A signed and dated physician's plan of care which includes nutritional needs;

 

(b)Documentation of nutritional counseling and education of the patient to meet normal as well as therapeutic needs;

 

(c)Documentation of clinical monitoring and progress notes; and

 

(d)A summary statement to the physician every sixty-two (62) calendar days.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 2876 (March 19, 2004).