Who could have guessed that 'hospital food' could be so interesting! In this episode of Nutrition Science Bites, I talk with Sally McCray, a dietitian leading an innovative food service program at the Mater Hospital Group, Queensland. We discuss implementation of a patient-centered 'room service' model in hospitals, its operational challenges, and the positive impact on patient satisfaction, nutrition outcomes, food waste and cost. Sally shares research findings that demonstrate the importance of food as a critical component of patient care. In this conversation, we discuss the complexities of hospital nutrition, focusing on the importance of patient-centered care, the role of data analytics in nutritional assessment, and the impact of innovative food service models on patient satisfaction and health outcomes. We share some personal stories and a Mater recipe from Luke Mangan.

Find Sally's Mater Zucchini and Basil soup by Luke Mangan HERE

Follow Sally McCray on LinkedIn and Instagram @sally.mccray1

Follow Luke Mangan on LinkedIn and Instagram @lukemangan

Follow the Mater on LinkedIn and Instagram @materqld

The podcast is on the NMNT site here https://nomoneynotime.com.au/ebooks-meal-plans-more/nutrition-science-bites-with-prof-clare-collins-and-guest-sally-mccray

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