Specifications include, but are not limited to: The dietary contractor will have overall responsibility for managing the entire DPC dietary department (inclusive of all satellite sites) managing the preparation and the delivery of food to aid sites., The contractor will be responsible for ensuring that meals are prepared and dispensed in accordance with JCAHO, Medicare, Medicaid, state and federal statutes and regulations. The contractor must comply with all Delaware Psychiatric Center policies and procedures pertaining to dietary services, infection control and matters of medical care. Develop a revolving five-week menu cycle with substitution as indicated by DPC clinical staff. The menu cycle must accommodate special diets as ordered by DPC. The contractor will be responsible for timely notification to DPC nursing personnel and physicians of any changes made to special diets and/or substitutions. Provide and maintain a comprehensive, computerized dietary service to DPC that meets or exceeds standards of operation consistent with Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), applicable state and federal regulations and statutes through the contract period, inclusive of any extensions. The Contractor must provide and utilize a computer software package that monitors the number of special diets and number of meals generated. Operate and maintain the DPCs cook and serve system for all sites. The contractor must ensure the overall management of services at all sites. Services includes food preparation, serving food to clients, documentation of food temperatures and proper management and operation of all equipment, facility maintenance, notification for repairs to all equipment, general cleanliness of all food service and preparation areas. These services must comply with all state, local and federal requirements as mandated by the Department of Public Health, Joint Commission and all other licensing and inspection organizations.
