Thelma Domingo

Liaison Nutrition and Food Service

Kennestone Hospital Wellstar Health

Marietta

10.2004 - Current

Responsibilities – Essential Functions

Ensures the safety of patients and team members according to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and County Health Department Guidelines.
Washes hands frequently and appropriately wears gloves; performs hand hygiene upon entering and exiting patient rooms.
Follows infection prevention practices, including personal hygiene expectations (e.g., fingernail length and finish), and reports potential risks.
Maintains all work areas in a clean and organized manner, free of spills and fall hazards.
Delivers patient trays and verifies patient identity using two patient identifiers.
Verifies menu selections are accurate and compliant with diet orders; seeks approval or clarification of diet compliance from Patient Meal Services Leadership and/or Clinical Dietitian.
Escalates food allergy and diet consistency concerns to Patient Meal Services Leadership and/or Clinical Dietitian.
Promptly reports adverse food reactions and outside food consumption by patients.
Monitors and records food and/or equipment temperatures as applicable; immediately corrects or escalates “out of range” occurrences.
Stores food and/or supplies using proper labeling, dating, and rotation methods.
Operates equipment according to all safety guidelines and escalates any unsafe conditions (e.g., frayed electrical cords).
Uses IT equipment appropriately and protects confidential information, including passwords.

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