201 KAR 33:060. Supervision requirements

      Section 1. Definitions. (1) "Dietary services" means the data collection, observation, and implementation of nutrition care protocols as established by the supervisor.

      (2) "Supervisee" means a person performing dietary services pursuant to KRS 310.070(2)(f).

      (3) "Supervision" means the process of utilizing a partnership between a supervisor and a supervisee aimed at overseeing and insuring the overall quality of care for the client or patient.

      (4) "Supervisor" means a licensed dietitian or certified nutritionist who is supervising a person performing dietary services pursuant to KRS 310.070(2)(f).

 

      Section 2. (1) A supervisor shall be responsible for the actions of the supervisee.

      (2) A supervisor shall maintain individual records for each supervisee which shall include the following information:

      (a) Name of supervisee;

      (b) Name and license number of the supervisor;

      (c) The name of the hospital or nursing home where the dietary services are performed; and

      (d) A statement that the supervisor shall provide adequate direct supervision to the supervisee to insure the provision of quality dietary services by the supervisee. (27 Ky.R. 3393; Am. 28 Ky.R. 1360; eff. 12-19-2001.)

Notation

      RELATES TO: KRS 310.070(2)(f)

      STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 310.041(1)

      NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 310.070(2)(f) establishes that persons employed in a hospital or nursing home may perform dietary services under the supervision of a licensed dietitian or certified nutritionist. This administrative regulation establishes the specific requirements to be met by supervisors of those persons.