F-Tag F0801 — Qualified Dietary Staff
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F-Tag F0801 is a CMS skilled-nursing-facility regulatory requirement covering qualified dietary staff. According to official CMS Health Deficiency data, this tag has been cited 1,267 times across 1,096 unique facilities. 8 citations have reached Immediate Jeopardy severity. The top recorded severity for this tag is L.
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Top-Cited States for F-Tag F0801
- California — 242 citations
- Illinois — 101 citations
- Kansas — 91 citations
- Pennsylvania — 87 citations
- Texas — 84 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)