Revolutionising Care Home Catering with a Focus on Wellbeing

In the evolving landscape of care home catering, striking a balance between maximising revenue and ensuring patient and staff wellbeing through hydration becomes paramount. In today’s fast-paced world, hospital visitors, patients, and staff seek convenience without compromising on quality.

FOUR KEY AREAS:

• Keeping patients and staff hydrated
• Fast and efficient service for staff
• Adding more dietary choices and catering to health conditions
• Creating a coffee shop experience

Drinking enough water is essential for getting better and staying healthy. Serving a wider selection of hot drinks more often can help patients drink more water. Hydration ward beverage trolleys are a great solution to improve patient care and wellbeing. The ward beverage trolley can go from ward to ward offering a range of hot drinks, making patients feel looked after and improving their time in the care home.

In the care home environment, where time is of the essence and the pressure is relentless, the presence of a quick and efficient coffee machine becomes invaluable. For healthcare professionals navigating the demands of long shifts and critical decisions, access to a swift cup of coffee can be a lifeline. Ensuring the availability of a fast, reliable coffee service is a small but significant way to support the wellbeing of everyone, making it a crucial element in the fabric of hospital care.

"In care homes, a hot drink does more than just quench thirst; it's a small comfort in tough times, a moment of peace in a busy day. We work closely with care homes, catering managers, and clinicians to ensure our equipment delivers this comfort efficiently to both staff and patients. It's all about making sure that something as simple as a cup of tea or coffee can be a beacon of warmth and care in the healthcare setting." says Steve May from Refreshment Systems.

As people become more aware of their health and the environment, having options like almond, oat, and soy milk is important, fostering an inclusive environment. For enhanced inclusivity, consider equipment like the dysphagia coffee machine, designed to accommodate patients experiencing difficulties with swallowing, thereby catering to diverse needs.

Visitors have high expectations from café areas, employing traditional coffee machines can mimic the high street café ambiance that visitors have grown to anticipate. Additionally, in situations where high staff turnover presents a challenge, opting for an automatic bean-to-cup machine can offer a comparable experience with minimal training required.

It's important to have the right equipment to serve drinks to patients and staff. A compact, easy-to-use ward beverage trolley can make sure hot drinks are always available. For busier areas, a fast coffee machine can serve a lot of people quickly. In places where staff relax, a high-quality coffee machine with premium options can really make a difference to their wellbeing, giving them a taste of the city coffee shop.

Adding a good range of hot drinks in care homes isn't just about making money; it's about making the hospital a better place for patients, visitors, and staff. By keeping up with new trends, encouraging drinking more water, and having the right machines, hospitals can be more welcoming and caring places.

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