Benchmarking is an essential practice for healthcare administrators, whereby institutions measure performance against governmental or industry standards— or benchmarks— to establish basic standards for care. These benchmarks help ensure that resources are being used effectively and Read More >>
Embracing Technology: Advancements in Hospital Food Service
By automating the dietary office, hospitals saw a 15% reduction in food costs and an average increase in productivity of 16 hours per day, all while delivering accurate, inviting meals with more personal service. Technological advancements in the hospital food service industry empower dietary Read More >>
Embracing Wellness and Healthier Dietary Choices for Hospital Food Service
Health care professionals understand the role proper nutrition plays in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. When patients enter the hospital, nutrition plays an even greater role in helping patients heal from surgery or recover from illness or injury. Current research suggests that one in every three Read More >>
Improving Patient Meal Satisfaction with Room Service Meal Delivery
Traditional hospital food service involved printing paper menus, left for each patient to choose their meals for the following day. Large batches of a limited number of food items are prepared at fixed times, and delivered to each room on a standard schedule. Under this system, there is no Read More >>