A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of An A-La-Carte Feeding System at Naval Regional Medical Center, Orlando, Florida.

Abstract

The study assessed the effectiveness of the A-La-Carte Feeding System as an alternative to the hospital's high cost of food preparation per bulk ration. The study objectives compared and evaluated the ration costs versus advantages or disadvantages of the a-la-carte hospital feeding system. The study concluded that the a-la-carte system did reduce the average cost per rations without a decline in patronage. The A-La-Carte system allowed the customer to choose his desired food and in fact reduced the amount of wasted food. The study recommended an implementation in all Naval medical facilities and also as a possible alternative for Air Force medical facilities to reduce their average cost per ration.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA195191

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  • Robert J. Downs

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