Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 26. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
PART 1. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION |
CHAPTER 748. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS |
SUBCHAPTER J. CHILD CARE |
DIVISION 7. NUTRITION AND HYDRATION |
SECTION 748.1701. What must I do if a child requires a therapeutic or special diet?
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(a) To serve a therapeutic or special diet to a child, you must have written approval in the child's record from a licensed physician or a registered or licensed dietitian. (b) If a child requires a therapeutic or special diet, you must give the following people information regarding the diet: (1) All employees who prepare and serve food; and (2) The child's caregivers. (c) You must make dietary alternatives available to a child who has special health needs. Source Note: The provisions of this §748.1701 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7377; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909