December 5, 1979
VA HANDBOOK 7610 (224)
CHAPTER 224. VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION - NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICE
1. APPROVAL OF CRITERIA
Criteria approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on December 5, 1979.
2. DEFINITION
a. The mission of Nutrition and Food Service is to meet the nutritional needs of the patient in a manner which makes a
maximum contribution toward recovery and rehabilitation.
b. Total beds include all hospital, nursing home and domiciliary beds.
3. PROGRAM DATA REQUIRED
a. Staffing projections by categories.
b. Planned number of beds served by patient tray service.
c. Planned number of beds served by cafeteria line unit.
d. Planned daily peak meals to be served. (Peak means indicate the highest number of meals handled within a specified
serving period.)
e. Is there a pulp extraction waste disposal system?
4. SPACE DETERMINATIONS
a. Administrative Space
(1) Office, Chief
(a) In medical centers with less than 400 beds .................................................................................................11.2 NSM (120 NSF)
(b) In medical centers of 400 or more beds .......................................................................................................13.9 NSM (150 NSF)
(2) Secretary and Waiting .....................................................................................................................................11.2 NSM (120 NSF)
(3) Section Chief, Nutrition Therapy,Education and Research .......................................................................11.2 NSM (120 NSF)
(4) Clinical Dietitians .............................................................................................................................................. 7.4 NSM ( 80 NSF)
Do not duplicate this space if outlined in individual chapters.
(5) Section Chief, Program Management and Planning .....................................................................................11.2 NSM (120 NSF)
(6) Chief, Food Production and Service ................................................................................................................. 7.4 NSM ( 80 NSF)
(7) Supervisors, Technicians and Clerks .............................................................................................................. 7.4 NSM ( 80 NSF)
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