Food can be one of the most important aspects of running a hospital or senior care community. While bad food is often considered part of the hospital experience, delicious meals can help comfort patients, promote healing, and encourage positive reviews, making food quality a critical investment for every healthcare facility. Unfortunately, due to strict budgets and preexisting reputations for mediocre meals, foodservice in healthcare facilities can be challenging to navigate. With the correct systems in place, though, hospitals and senior care communities can impress any patient.
Like any foodservice provider, healthcare facility cooking has been impacted by rapidly changing food trends. For example, unlike the typical portrayal of hospitals bringing patients pre-selected food, most healthcare facilities have started offering room service that allows patients to select their meals from an expanding menu. Giving patients the ability to decide what they want to eat cuts down on food waste, reduces costs, and can make for a comfortable hospital stay. Not only can patients select their meals, but facilities are also doing their best to expand their menus and ensure an option for every diet. This includes incorporating more plant-based and cultural cuisines, so every patient is comfortable during their stay regardless of their diets or culinary preferences.
Due to the large volume of patients and guests present in healthcare facilities, hospitals and senior care communities need to be able to cook a large quantity of food quickly. Thankfully, Blodgett’s healthcare ovens are here to help.
Hydrovection ovens cook 30% faster than traditional ovens and can yield 20% more food. With most healthcare facilities working on expanding their menus, a higher food yield is essential to provide more options and ensure patients receive food that fits their diet to promote a more comfortable stay. In addition, this appliance makes one of the best hospital ovens as it is cheaper than most traditional options, like a combi, and conserves energy and water. This makes Blodgett’s Hydrovection ovens a fantastic, money-saving choice for any healthcare facility.
Thanks to these features, Blodgett's Hydrovection oven is a safe and efficient addition to any healthcare facility's kitchen. Learn more about our healthcare foodservice solutions, and develop a free action plan today.