OAR 411-348-0130
Food and Nutrition


(1)

An in-residence caregiver must offer three nutritious meals and two snacks daily. Meals must be offered at times consistent with those in the community.

(a)

Daily meals must include food from the four basic food groups according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and include fresh fruits and vegetables when in season, unless otherwise specified in writing by a health care provider.

(b)

There must be no more than a 14-hour span between the evening meal and breakfast, unless snacks and liquids are served as supplements.

(c)

Food preparation must include consideration of the cultural and ethnic background, as well as the food preferences of a child. Special consideration must be given to children with chewing difficulties or other eating limitations as described in section (3) of this rule.

(d)

If a child is away from the Host Home during a mealtime, the in-residence caregiver must make arrangements for the child to have the meal available to the child at a time consistent with the community standard time range for the meal offered away from the Host Home.

(2)

A child must be permitted to acquire, store, and access personal food in a Host Home in a manner consistent with age-typical practices for children living in the community and in accordance with the child’s ISP.

(3)

MODIFIED OR SPECIAL DIETS. For a child with a modified or special diet ordered by a physician or health care provider, a program provider, in-residence caregiver, and staff must:

(a)

Implement special diets only as prescribed in writing by a physician or health care provider; and

(b)

Maintain documentation that identifies how the modified or special diet is prepared and served to the child.

(4)

Unpasteurized milk and juice and home canned meats and fish may not be served or stored in a Host Home.

(5)

Any home canned food used must be processed according to the guidelines of Oregon State University extension services (http://extension.oregonstate.edu/fch/food-preservation).

(6)

A program provider must ensure the in-residence caregiver maintains adequate supplies of staple foods for a minimum of one week and perishable foods for a minimum of two days on the premises.

(7)

Foods must be stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner

(8)

All food items must be used prior to their expiration date.

(9)

A program provider, in-residence caregiver, or staff must prepare and serve meals in the Host Home. Payment for meals eaten away from the Host Home (e.g. restaurants) for the convenience of the program provider, in-residence caregiver, or staff is the program provider’s responsibility.
411‑348‑0010
Statement of Purpose
411‑348‑0020
Definitions and Acronyms
411‑348‑0025
Program Management, Endorsement, Certification, and Enrollment
411‑348‑0030
Issuance of License
411‑348‑0040
Application for Initial License
411‑348‑0045
In-Residence Caregiver Applicant Study
411‑348‑0050
License Expiration, Termination of Operations, and License Return
411‑348‑0060
License Conditions
411‑348‑0070
License Renewal
411‑348‑0090
Change of Ownership, Legal Entity, Legal Status, Management Corporation, and In-Residence Caregiver
411‑348‑0100
Capacity
411‑348‑0110
Variances
411‑348‑0120
Medical Services
411‑348‑0130
Food and Nutrition
411‑348‑0140
Physical Environment
411‑348‑0150
General Safety
411‑348‑0170
Staffing Requirements
411‑348‑0180
Individual Summary Sheets
411‑348‑0185
Emergency Information
411‑348‑0200
Transportation
411‑348‑0210
Transition Planning and Supporting Families
411‑348‑0220
Required Furnishings
411‑348‑0230
Emergency Plan and Safety Review
411‑348‑0240
Assessment of Fire Evacuation Assistance and Fire Safety Evacuation Plan
411‑348‑0250
Fire Drill Requirements and Fire Safety
411‑348‑0260
Fire Safety Evacuation Plans
411‑348‑0280
Fire Safety Requirements
411‑348‑0300
Rights, Complaints, Notification of Planned Action, and Hearings
411‑348‑0350
Behavior Supports and Physical Restraints
411‑348‑0360
Psychotropic Medications and Medication for Behavior
411‑348‑0370
Personal Property
411‑348‑0380
Financial Records and Managing Money
411‑348‑0390
Entry, Exit, Transfer, and Closure
411‑348‑0410
Alternative Care, Childcare, Camp, and Alternate Caregivers
411‑348‑0430
Individual Support Plan
411‑348‑0460
Civil Penalties
411‑348‑0470
License Denial, Suspension, Revocation, and Refusal to Renew
411‑348‑0480
Criminal Penalties
411‑348‑0490
Provider Eligibility for Medicaid Service Payment
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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