Compliance: Hospital
Understanding Updates to the 2022 FDA Food Code
As CDM, CFPP leaders, the FDA Food Code is the foundation of our food safety and sanitation competencies. This newly released 2022 version warrants a review and refresher for CDM, CFPPs to be sure that we are covering the requirements that ensure safe food practices in our Food and Nutrition Services departments.
Latest Updates from CMS - Sent to ANFP members on 12/5/22
Government Regulations
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
This page provides basic information about being certified as a Medicare and/or Medicaid hospital provider and includes links to applicable laws, regulations, and compliance information.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) State Operations Manual (SOM) Appendix A - Survey Protocol, Regulations and Interpretive Guidelines for Hospitals
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§482.28 Condition of Participation: Food and Dietetic Services The hospital must have organized dietary services that are directed and staffed by adequate qualified personnel.
Life Safety Code & Health Care Facilities Code Requirements
This page provides basic information about Medicare and/or Medicaid provider compliance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 Life Safety Code (LSC) and NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code (HCFC) requirements and includes links to applicable laws, regulations, and compliance information.
COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers
Food and Dietetic Services. CMS is waiving the requirement at paragraph 42 CFR §482.28(b)(3), which requires providers to have a current therapeutic diet manual approved by the dietitian and medical staff readily available to all medical, nursing, and food service personnel. Such manuals would not need to be maintained at surge capacity sites. These flexibilities may be implemented as long as they are consistent with a state’s emergency preparedness or pandemic plan. Removing these administrative requirements will allow hospitals to focus more resources on providing direct patient care.
Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Medicare and Medicaid Participating Providers and Suppliers
This final rule establishes national emergency preparedness requirements for Medicare- and Medicaid-participating providers and suppliers to plan adequately for both natural and man-made disasters, and coordinate with federal, state, tribal, regional, and local emergency preparedness systems.
Assessing Intake of Food and Dietary Supplements in Older Adults
Dietary assessment in older adults presents many unique problems due to the diversity of health states and capabilities that span the population group. Little is known about dietary intakes, body composition, and nutritional status among individuals 75 and older. The National Academies Food and Nutrition Board hosted a virtual workshop series in spring 2022 intended to provide guidance to researchers and clinicians.