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The Joy of the Holidays: Celebrating with Food and Togetherness
The holiday season is upon us, bringing with it the warmth of festive celebrations and the joy of shared meals. One of the universal delights that brings happiness to all is the combination of great food and good company. This is the perfect time to engage with your residents about their favorite holiday traditions and meal plans. Have you discussed what special dishes they would love to have this time of year? From classic roast turkey and stuffing to delightful pies and cookies, these traditional meals not only nourish the body but also the soul. Let’s make this holiday season memorable by cooking up some cherished recipes and creating new culinary traditions together. Happy Holidays!
Meal-Related WACs
WAC 388-76-10415
Food Services
The adult family home must:
(1) Ensure that the safe food handling training requirements of chapter 388-112A WAC are met; and
(2) Serve meals:
(a) In the home where each resident lives; and
(b) That accommodate each resident’s:
(i) Preferences;
(ii) Food allergies and sensitivities;
(iii) Caloric needs;
(iv) Cultural and ethnic background; and
(v) Physical condition that may make food intake difficult such as being hard for the resident to chew or swallow.
WAC 388-76-10420
Meals and snacks
The adult family home must:
(1) Serve at least three meals:
(a) In each twenty-four hour period;
(b) At regular times comparable to normal meal times in the community; and
(c) That meet the nutritional needs of each resident.
(2) Make nutritious snacks available to residents:
(a) Between meals; and
(b) In the evening.
(3) Get input from residents in meal planning and scheduling;
(4) Serve nutrient concentrates, supplements, and modified diets only with written approval of the resident’s physician;
(5) Only serve pasteurized milk;
(6) Process any home-canned foods served in the home, according to the latest guidelines of the county cooperative extension service; and
(7) Ensure food is:
(a) In sufficient supply; and
(b) Safe, sanitary, and uncontaminated.
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