ACGME rules regarding on call meals

[Boondahgle]

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Is it a ACGME requirement that internal medicine programs provide residents with on call meals or reimbursement for on call meals?
I heard from several people that it was, but I just want to make sure before I try to get my program to implement the rules.
Thanks.

 

[jdh71]

Is it a ACGME requirement that internal medicine programs provide residents with on call meals or reimbursement for on call meals?
I heard from several people that it was, but I just want to make sure before I try to get my program to implement the rules.
Thanks.

I've never heard of that . . . I guess most places do this anyway, but I don't think it's a ACGME rule. Be nice to find out.

 

[47Muninsured]

No the ACGME does not deal with feeding residents

 

[NotAProgDirector]

From the IM RRC rules:

(3) Residents must have sleeping rooms, lounge, and food facilities during assigned duty hours.
(4) When residents are assigned night duty in the hospital, they must be provided with on-call facilities that are convenient and that afford privacy, safety, and a restful environment with a secure space for their belongings.

From the Institutional rules:

a) Food services: Residents must have access to appropriate food services 24 hours a day while on duty in all institutions.
b) Call rooms: Residents on call must be provided with adequate and appropriate sleeping quarters that are safe, quiet, and private.
c) Security/safety: Appropriate security and personal safety measures must be provided to residents at all locations including but not limited to: parking facilities, on-call quarters, hospital and institutional grounds, and related facilities.

Answer: Food must be available 24/7, but does not need to be provided free of charge.

 

[jdh71]

Answer: Food must be available 24/7, but does not need to be provided free of charge.

Slave drivers!!

 

[Danbo1957]

Here in Texas meal cards are provided to the on-call teams.

 

[Rogue_Leader]

What, you too classy for peanut butter and graham crackers and half pint cartons of milk, taken from the ward pantry under the disapproving eyes of the unit secretary?