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According to a report from NAFEM, the future of hospital food is rapidly changing, and it’s not even just because of COVID-19. These are factors that were already in place and creating a rapidly changing environment for hospitals. For example, by 2029, more than 1 in 5 Americans will be over the age of 65. …
Right now, hospitals are overwhelmed with the novel coronavirus. However, when the initial wave passes and things start to cool down, there are still going to be issues that stay with us. For example, food safety has always been a major concern, especially in hospitals. But now we may find that matters like this become …
Ensuring Safe Hospital Food in the Wake of COVID-19 Read More »
The potential for overloaded hospitals in the coming weeks is just one of the many reasons why you may want to consider outsourcing hospital food preparation. By purchasing simple heat and serve meals, you accomplish a number of important goals. Stay well-stocked – You need to be sure that there is enough food at your …
Is Your Hospital Ready for Meal Prep Amid the Outbreak? Read More »
Right now, your hospital may be preparing for an influx in patients. You need to be focused on keeping people healthy, including your staff. An increased number of patients and staff can place a strain on the infrastructure of your facility. For example, it may be difficult for the cafeteria to keep up with demand. …
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When a patient is staying in the hospital, they may have certain dietary needs. However, even if a doctor has not imposed a dietary restriction on a patient, they may also have their own personal reasons for adjusting their diet. The last thing you want is a patient going hungry because they won’t eat the …
Gluten Free and Vegan Food Options for Your Hospital Read More »
If you are trying to change the way patients view food at your facility, you are not alone. The perception of food in hospitals is not positive, and this is sad because nutrition plays such a big role in health and recovery. How are individually quick frozen (IQF) meals becoming the future of hospital food? …
One of the things that can be a challenge for the hospital kitchen is providing meals for patients with special dietary needs. This is particularly true when it comes to patients who are gluten sensitive. Culinary Specialties has developed some new and customizable menu items in 2019 that can help you to meet patient needs …
Tasty Menu Items for Gluten Free Hospital Patients Read More »
Patient outcomes in a hospital involve many different factors. Obviously, the quality of the doctors, staff, and the facility are of the utmost importance. However, food quality can also have an effect. After all, proper nutrition helps us to heal, and there is reason to believe that a good mental outlook improves health as well. …
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That’s what your staff and patients will say (or at least think) when they try your new menu items at the cafeteria or in a patient room. How can you make that big of an improvement without updating your kitchen area or hiring a chef? We’re about to give you the secret. Delicious Heat and …
The reputation for food at hospitals isn’t much better than that of schools and prisons. People almost expect food to be bad at a hospital. But that doesn’t mean you need to live up (or in this case, down) to their expectations. You can offer appetizing hospital food without having to break the budget. Here …
How to Offer Appetizing Hospital Food Without Breaking the Budget Read More »
