Section 440IAC7.5-2-10. Nutrition

   (a) The agency or its subcontractor shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for staff and for residents who require training regarding more independence for the resident in the following:

(1) Basic nutrition.

(2) Meal planning.

(3) Food purchasing and preparation.

(4) Food storage.

(5) Dish washing.

(6) Sanitation.

(7) Safety.

  (b) In supervised group living facilities, transitional residential facilities, sub-acute facilities, and alternative families for adults, at least three (3) well-balanced meals shall be available for each day, with the exception that residents shall be encouraged to dine out occasionally, or to carry sack lunches for the periods of time when they are away from the facility.

  (c) Deprivation of a meal or snack shall not be used as punishment for the infraction of a house rule or failure of the resident to carry out an aspect of the resident's treatment plan. (Division of Mental Health and Addiction; 440 IAC 7.5-2-10; filed Jun 10, 2002, 2:25 p.m.: 25 IR 3134; readopted filed Nov 5, 2008, 3:50 p.m.: 20081119-IR-440080742RFA; readopted filed Jul 21, 2011, 9:39 a.m.: 20110817-IR-440110249RFA)