What is the minimum number of hours a dietary consultant must be present for a facility with 60 residents?

• A. 6 hours
• B. 8 hours
• C. 10 hours
• D. 12 hours

Answer: (B)

In long-term care facilities, there’s a regulatory minimum for on-site dietary oversight that scales with the resident census. For a facility with up to 60 residents, the dietary consultant must be present on-site for at least 8 hours per week. This ensures ongoing supervision of menu planning, nutrition screening, and compliance with dietary standards. Fewer hours wouldn’t meet the required oversight, while more hours aren’t required for this census unless the resident count increases.