F-Tag F0800 — Provided Diet Meets Needs of Each Resident
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F-Tag F0800 is a CMS skilled-nursing-facility regulatory requirement covering provided diet meets needs of each resident. According to official CMS Health Deficiency data, this tag has been cited 548 times across 536 unique facilities. 1 citation has reached Immediate Jeopardy severity. The top recorded severity for this tag is J.
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Top-Cited States for F-Tag F0800
- California — 99 citations
- Ohio — 62 citations
- Missouri — 32 citations
- Texas — 31 citations
- Illinois — 28 citations
Related F-Tags in Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- F-Tag F0812 — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (19,893 citations)
- F-Tag F0804 — Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (3,920 citations)
- F-Tag F0803 — Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. (2,965 citations)
- F-Tag F0814 — Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. (1,803 citations)
- F-Tag F0806 — Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. (1,618 citations)
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