Virginia's Fauquier Hospital has been making headlines for the past few years. Planetree, a non-profit organization that aids hospitals in providing patient-centered care has recognized the institution for its efforts in providing care for patients by putting them first. In 2010, Fauquier was one of Read More >>
Redesign hospital menus to list nutritional facts and benefits
Many hospitals are looking to provide healthier options for their patients, including Kaiser Permanente, a health care provider that operates nearly 40 hospitals in California. Earlier this year, the organization released a statement that noted the changes they plan to implement within the next four Read More >>
Tips for healthier meals without sacrificing taste
Even before the introduction of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, many hospitals had started a movement to produce healthier foods in their kitchens. Hundreds of hospitals took the Healthy Food Pledge from Health Care Without Harm, committing their institutions to better food from Read More >>
Tips for finding a good chef
The chef is one of the most important people in health care food service. They determine the menu direction and lead the kitchen staff. A good chef can have a significant impact on patient satisfaction. Hiring for any leadership position is a monumental task, but keeping some important pointers in Read More >>
Providing multicultural foods may increase patient satisfaction
The Affordable Care Act has driven hospitals to focus more on patient satisfaction. The initiative includes the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems, which will allow recently admitted patients to take surveys regarding the level of care they feel they received during Read More >>
Key tips for improving a hospital food menu
There's nothing like coming into the hospital for an extended stay and finding out that the hospital menu is tastier than you expected. As The Huffington Post reported, the days of standard gelatin snack cups may be gone - more hospitals are paying attention to what they serve out of their kitchens Read More >>
Can hospital room service benefit your operation?
There are many changes a hospital food service can make to improve patient satisfaction scores, reduce costs, cut down on food waste, boost staff productivity and improve the hospital's reputation as a whole. One easy way to get all of these benefits is by upgrading your food service software for a Read More >>
Tips for keeping hospital food service staff invested
One of the most important responsibilities that a food service management professional has to handle is the training and retention of hospital food service staff. Keeping employees accountable, invested and satisfied is of the utmost importance when it comes to the success of an operation, and every Read More >>
What is recipe standardization?
In the world of clinical nutrition management, it's crucial to provide hospital patients and staff with food that's healthy and tasty. Those working in a hospital food service need to ensure that meals have a certain nutritional content and are properly portioned, and that there's enough to go Read More >>
How can hospitals reduce food waste?
If you're looking for ways to reduce the costs of your hospital food service and minimize your organization's carbon footprint, one of your best bets is to reduce the amount of food that's wasted each day at your facility. According to BioCycle magazine, Americans throw out an estimated 40 percent Read More >>
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