1.10 Meals and Provision of a variety of nutritional meals substantial Includes: Uncertain Refreshments enough to meet residents’ appetites and clinically Quality food in accordance with residents’ individual [Existing 1.10, 2.2] assessed dietary needs as well as religious, cultural and nutritional needs; ethical requirements. Set menus with options, provided during meal times; Provision of 3 main meals and 3 minor meals served Resident consultation regarding menu planning; across a 24 hour period during meal times agreed upon Availability of snack food and non-alcoholic beverages between residents and management. outside meal time; Provision of special meals for certain cultural/religious events; Food appropriate to meet medical, ethical, cultural and religious needs as well as special dietary requirements; Availability of appropriate food to allow weight loss/maintenance; Nutritional supplements – for residents who are assessed by a health professional under the National Law or other registration scheme acting within their scope of practice; and Provision of food for enteral feeding as required. Excludes In-room dining – unless necessary due to resident’s physical or emotional health status; ‘A la carte’ or restaurant-style menu flexibility Full meals outside of meal times – except after/before a trip or other activity, to meet religious/cultural requirements, or to accommodate ad hoc events for individual residents Alcoholic beverages If a resident who has NOT been assessed as requiring a food supplement requests such a supplement in addition to their full diet. The number of residents and their dependency levels should be 1.11 Emergency Emergency assistance, other than for resident-specific No considered in deciding the number and qualifications of Assistance medical or health crises, in accordance with legal emergency assistance personnel available. [New – splits out requirements for facility-level emergency planning and existing 1.12] emergency response under applicable law.
1.10 Meals and Refreshments [Existing 1.10, 2.2] Provision of a variety of nutritional meals substantial enough to meet residents’ appetites and clinically assessed dietary needs as well as religious, cultural and ethical requirements. Provision of 3 main meals and 3 minor meals served across a 24 hour period during meal times agreed upon between residents and management. Includes: Quality food in accordance with residents’ individual nutritional needs; Set menus with options, provided during meal times; Resident consultation regarding menu planning; Availability of snack food and non-alcoholic beverages outside meal time; Provision of special meals for certain cultural/religious events; Food appropriate to meet medical, ethical, cultural and religious needs as well as special dietary requirements; Availability of appropriate food to allow weight loss/maintenance; Nutritional supplements – for residents who are assessed by a health professional under the National Law or other registration scheme acting within their scope of practice; and Provision of food for enteral feeding as required. Excludes In-room dining – unless necessary due to resident’s physical or emotional health status; ‘A la carte’ or restaurant-style menu flexibility Full meals outside of meal times – except after/before a trip or other activity, to meet religious/cultural requirements, or to accommodate ad hoc events for individual residents Alcoholic beverages If a resident who has NOT been assessed as requiring a food supplement requests such a supplement in addition to their full diet. Uncertain 1.11 Emergency Assistance [New – splits out existing 1.12] Emergency assistance, other than for resident-specific medical or health crises, in accordance with legal requirements for facility-level emergency planning and emergency response under applicable law. The number of residents and their dependency levels should be considered in deciding the number and qualifications of emergency assistance personnel available. No