F-Tag F0809 — Frequency of Meals/Snacks at Bedtime
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F-Tag F0809 is a CMS skilled-nursing-facility regulatory requirement covering frequency of meals/snacks at bedtime. According to official CMS Health Deficiency data, this tag has been cited 836 times across 738 unique facilities. 1 citation has reached Immediate Jeopardy severity. The top recorded severity for this tag is L.
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Top-Cited States for F-Tag F0809
- Pennsylvania — 110 citations
- Illinois — 81 citations
- California — 51 citations
- Texas — 49 citations
- Missouri — 48 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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