Hospitality-centric alternatives that support long-term positive outcomes

Social distancing in your dining venues

  • Given the advisories around social distancing (maintaining a distance of at least 6 feet from others) you will need to reorganize the dining space for your patients.
  • Space out the dining service by extending meal times and staggering seating.
  • Your dining room(s) should be properly cleaned and sanitized after each seating before the next group can come in.
  • Communicate these changes effectively to each patient and their families so they understand and safely follow the guidelines.

Resources:

Extended hours signage template

Full-service dining model

  • Transition any self-service stations (breakfast buffet, salad bar, soup, desserts, etc.) to served dishes.
  • Offer grab-and-go options such as composed salads, packaged soups, sandwiches, yogurt parfaits and grain bowls.
  • Offer in-room dining for sick patients, served in disposable dinnerware and delivered by the nursing team.
  • Continue to focus on each patient’s needs and dietary restrictions or modifications.

Resources:

In-room menu 1 template
In-room menu 2 template
In-room dining recommendations

Print-Ready Resources

COVID-19 Posters, Templates and Information

CDC Printable Resources

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