In light of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, many hospitals are thinking of different ways to increase their preventive care measures. Health care food service has the ability for strong outreach programs and can help administer preventive care. The Geisinger Health System's Read More >>
Make desserts healthier with the right ingredients
Desserts can be difficult foods for those who work in the hospital food service industry. These savory items are often distinguished by their sweet flavor and sometimes unhealthy side effects. But thanks to a new dessert trend, crafting healthier desserts may not be too difficult for kitchen staff Read More >>
Promote customization and health with a parfait bar
Earlier this year, food giant, General Mills released a health care newsletter that highlighted the health benefits of yogurt and a Minnesota hospital food service that featured the versatility of the food and thereby, increased sales. Foodservice directors looking to appeal to consumers during Read More >>
Study shows importance of technology in food service
According to a study published in FoodService Director, food service software has enabled many kitchens to perform more efficiently. The magazine pointed out that while there were learning curves to overcome, the benefits outweighed training difficulties. Understand the benefits For hospital Read More >>
Create more gluten-free recipes
Individuals working in health care food service are aware of the importance of dietary restrictions. Food service directors know that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will require foods labeled as "gluten-free" to have less than 20 parts per million of gluten starting next year. As 2013 draws Read More >>
Boston Children’s Hospital creates a makeshift upscale restaurant
Individuals working in healthcare food service know how influential their jobs are on patient satisfaction. However, food managers are aware that their duties also affect other hospital staff members and visitors. Boston Children's Hospital recognized and embraced the power that their kitchen staff Read More >>
Easy ways to cater to vegetarian patients and diners
Those who work in healthcare food service are aware of dietary restrictions and the importance of following the guidelines. For kitchen staff, catering to specific nutritional needs is a constant practice. The culinary creativity needed to craft delicious and healthy meals can translate to patients Read More >>
Huntsville Hospital delivers retail food to staff members
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has many hospitals reevaluating their kitchens. Those who work in healthcare food service are aware of the many changes being made to boost patient satisfaction. In the midst of this, the director of food and nutrition services for Huntsville Hospital Read More >>
Cut down on food waste
Hospitals looking to cut costs can benefit from investing in food service software that will help their kitchens track nutrition, inventory, meal preparation and more. Healthcare food service workers are aware that their department can produce a large volume of waste if the procedure isn't Read More >>
Donate extra meals to a local food kitchen
Hospital kitchens can produce a staggering number of meals. Each patient is likely provided three meals a day. Multiply this by the number of patients, staff and visitors in a hospital and the sheer amount of food can be shocking. BioCycle reported that a 1,000 bed hospital produced more than 8,600 Read More >>
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