The Optimal Feasible Method of Collecting and utilizing Army Hospital Meal Accounting Data

Abstract

Military hospital food service cost are computed based upon th e hospital ration concept. A hospital ration is subsistence furnished by the hospital food service to an individual during a 24-hour period. It is strictly a military concept which complicates the process of military-civilian comparisons. Its importance increases as hospital food services performed in-house are evaluated for possible contracting out to commercial services. This study attempts to determine the optimal method of collecting and utilizing Army hospital meal accounting data in a way comparable to civilian industry standards. A method of calculating meal equivalents provides the basis for a tangible system for military-civilian hospital food service cost comparisons, in terms acknowledged and understood by the civilian industry. Keywords: Health care facilities, Army facilities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA203599

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People

  • Roxanne E. Romack

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  • Academy of Health Sciences

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  • Biomedical

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  • Army Facilities
  • Bibliographies
  • Classification
  • Dining Halls
  • Food
  • Health Care
  • Health Care Facilities
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Literature
  • Meals
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Hospitals
  • Security
  • Standards
  • Therapy

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