Managed Services-The Managed Services of Food Services Operations for Health Care

Health Care

Challenges

1. Unique needs of each patient

Different patients need different kind of food according to their unique symptom. The preparation cost would be increased.

2. Costs of food services providing

Patients may concern about the cost of food service. They may not willing to afford the high price for those tasteless meals or unchanged menu.

3. Nutrition 

Since the patient is more knowledgeable and more easy to acquire information from the internet, they have more recognition and requirement on food nutrition. Hospitals need to strive the balance between providing nutritious food and maintaining cost effective.

Trend

1. Increase choices of healthy food diet

Patients now have more decision on the food diet in hospital which not only to provide a meal, but also provide healthier snack and juice. Hospitals also provide organic, local and sustainable food options to its patients.

2. Concern on decor in restaurant

Apart from the taste, decoration is another concern in a restaurant. The environment and atmosphere are also a direct factor to affect the patient's emotional status and recovery.

Reference:

http://www.gfs.com/en/food-service-distribution/healthcare

http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20130427/MAGAZINE/301049827