Food & Nutrition

Each year, millions of dollars are spent on food purchases to feed Patients, Visitors, and Hospital Employees.  Every Hospital Food Service department across the US has the same concerns when it comes to using a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO).  Whether the department is outsourced or self-op, there are opportunities for free money from the distributors …

The Food Service GPO – Best practices to maximize your purchasing power Read More »

  Declining reimbursements and the turbulent landscape of healthcare reform is forcing hospitals just like yours to scrutinize their spending and look for new ways to cut their hospital food service cost. Most institutions address challenges to their bottom lines by targeting their cost-saving efforts at the top spend categories, such as utilities and medical services. …

Is Your Food Service Program Challenging Your Bottom Line? Read More »

How much money does your hospital throw into the dumpster every year? A few vegetables here, a pound of meat there. While it doesn’t look like much in the near term, it’s important to consider how this impacts your company on a monthly and yearly basis. Taking a hardline stance against waste reduction can go …

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In the 30 years I have been involved in hospital Food and Nutrition Departments, I have seen many attempts to promote healthy choices in the cafeterias.  Over the last several years, there has been a more active attempt to provide wellness to hospital employees due to increase medical costs and to provide an example for …

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National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign promoted by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This year’s focus is “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right,” which encourages everyone to not only make healthy food choices, but to eat mindfully enjoying food and the traditions associated with eating. In honor of National Nutrition Month, we’ve created a …

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Disease-related malnutrition is a common and costly problem in healthcare. An estimated 30% to 50% of hospitalized patients are undernourished. Left untreated, malnutrition can lead to a range of problems, including: increased length of hospital stay, increased postoperative complications, decreased wound healing, and increased mortality. Unfortunately, malnutrition in the hospital setting is often under-recognized and …

Recognizing Malnutrition: Why it Matters Read More »