F-Tag F0803 — Menus Meet Resident Needs/Prep in Advance/Followed
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F-Tag F0803 is a CMS skilled-nursing-facility regulatory requirement covering menus meet resident needs/prep in advance/followed. According to official CMS Health Deficiency data, this tag has been cited 2,965 times across 2,435 unique facilities. 31 citations have reached Immediate Jeopardy severity. The top recorded severity for this tag is K.
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.
Top-Cited States for F-Tag F0803
- California — 653 citations
- Ohio — 296 citations
- Illinois — 277 citations
- Texas — 176 citations
- Arkansas — 143 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 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)
- F-Tag F0805 — Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. (1,333 citations)