In the fast-paced environment of a busy ward, Apetito says that meal presentation and delivery can easily be overlooked. A nutritious dish loses much of its potential if it arrives cold, unappealing, or poorly presented. These small details can have a big impact on a patient’s dining experience, nutritional intake and their recovery.
The guide, titled ‘The Importance of the Last 9 Yards: A Healthcare Catering Guide to Operational Excellence’, explores numerous aspects including harnessing the power of plate presentation, why it’s essential to employ portion control management and top tips for improving service delivery.
It highlights a case study of Leighton Hospital’s transition to using a preprepared meal service, highlighting the benefits seen in its catering provision through a powerful partnership with the meal provider.
Neil Hargreaves, general manager for healthcare at Apetito, said: “Too often, the small changes within catering that can help to boost a patient’s nutritional intake are overlooked in the rush of daily operations and face of labour challenges.
“Our new guide is designed to help hospitals put the ‘last 9 yards’ at the heart of their catering service, ensuring that the final steps before a meal reaches a patient truly count – and can have a significant positive impact on recovery.”
Download the free guide to enhance your catering operations at your hospital here.