Based on recent reports released in September by the American Health Care Association, there are approximately 15,666 certified nursing facilities in the U.S. with a total bed capacity of 1,668,123, of which 1,388,919 patients occupy. Now let’s factor ...
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One, of many, exciting aspects of technology is in the area of interactive multimedia. The entertainment industry isn’t the only field looking to engage the audience; today’s consumer can find ...
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Ever have issues with kitchen tickets getting misplaced or out of order? Are these types of inefficiencies causing a delay in your tray delivery time?
For those of you operating a room service program in healthcare foodservice and seeking improvements in ...
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In reflection of history, we realize the different influences of each era from arts and literature, to religion and science. There’s no denying that technology is one of the biggest influences of our current era. And with the advancement of technology comes a more informative population. Technology is enhancing many aspects of life, even when ...
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There’s been a great deal of attention directed at food labeling in recent years. Food distributers and restaurateurs are now serving a much healthier population of informative consumers. Even though food labeling requirements are a contributing force behind the creation and consumption of healthier food, ...
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Written on
May 4, 2011 by
Marty Yadrick, MS, MBA, RD, FADA - Director of Nutrition Informatics in
Foodservice,
Healthcare,
Management & Leadership,
Nutrition,
Technology,
Trends
You’ve probably heard many times about the 1999 Institute of Medicine report, To Err is Human. It includes estimates on the number of patients harmed each year by medical mistakes, with alarming numbers approaching six digits. This report was part of the impetus for President George W. Bush to issue an ...
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