Protecting against allergens and cross contamination of foods as well as theft of products and controlling inventory are all vital concerns of kitchen staff in hospitals and health care facilities. Food waste and theft can profoundly affect the bottom line for kitchen budgets, which are already Read More >>
Promoting Healthy Eating in Healthcare Foodservice
Recent changes in hospital food services, long-term care facilities and senior living communities have shifted towards offering customized dietary programs that address the role nutrition plays in overall health and wellness. People are becoming more aware of the effects of nutrition when it Read More >>
Give your Room Service the Gourmet Touch
When a person thinks of hospital food, an image of something bland and unappetizing may come to mind. With Vision Software programs, hospital food services and meals have taken on a whole new image. Menus can be selected by patients where their preferences and diet can be taken into consideration. Read More >>
Benefits of Food Service Automation
Hospitals and health care facilities are the largest institutional food buyers, providing meals to patients, staff and visitors alike. These institutions have the potential to promote healthy, dietary choices and begin to make an impact on the health of people in their communities. Feeding patients Read More >>
Perpetual vs. Physical Inventory in Health Care Settings
Keeping track of food inventory in hospital settings is vital to maintaining product quality and safety as well as to accurately determine inventory value. Controlling inventory will: Reduce spoilage risks Reduce the need for prolonged storage Reduce over ordering Reduce overall Read More >>
Hospital gardens may drive better patient satisfaction
Everyone knows that hospitals care for ailing people. However, some locations have also been caring for something else entirely - gardens. Growing in-house produce benefits patients, hospital food service and hospital finances. Going green In 2011, a hospital in New York made headlines when Read More >>
Medical students take a vegetarian cooking class
The ins and outs of creating delicious meals from limited ingredients are second nature to those working the hospital food service industry. Health care institution kitchens have an immense impact on patient satisfaction, but doctors are one of the most patient-facing hospital staff members. Read More >>
Incorporate more whole grains into dishes
Whole grains are essential ingredients for those working in hospital food service. These grains are associated with lowering cardiovascular disease risks, according to researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. It's likely that your institution's kitchen already uses plenty of Read More >>
Carolina hospitals recognized for employee wellness
Hospital food service workers are aware of the growing importance of patient satisfaction, in accordance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. However, it's equally important to promote healthy lifestyles among hospital workers. North Carolina Prevention Partners recently awarded Read More >>
Hospital sends food scraps to pig farm
Food waste is a problem that hospital food service workers are familiar with. North Adams Regional Hospital in Massachusetts has found a way to put their food scraps to use by feeding them to willing diners - pigs at a local farm. Hospital kitchens produce a high volume of meals, and uneaten food Read More >>
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