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This bill amends Georgia's healthcare facility regulations to ensure long-term care facilities have adequate staffing for food and nutrition services. Specifically, the bill requires facilities to employ staff with appropriate skills to manage food services, considering resident needs and population characteristics. Facilities must either hire a full-time licensed dietitian or designate a director of food and nutrition services who meets specific qualifications, such as being a certified dietary manager, having a relevant certification, holding a degree in food service management, or possessing significant professional experience in the field. The designated director must also receive regular consultations from a licensed dietitian. Additionally, the bill mandates that facilities provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out food and nutrition services. The term "long-term care facility" is broadly defined to include skilled nursing homes, assisted living communities, and other similar care settings. The Georgia Department of Community Health is tasked with developing rules and regulations to implement these new requirements, with the ultimate goal of ensuring high-quality nutrition services for residents in long-term care facilities.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69291