Food
Environmentally Sustainable Hospital Food Service
Cultivating a Sustainable Future With Oakwell
Reduced Climate and Environmental Impact
Our strategies reduce the climate impacts of food services, minimize food waste and air and water contamination, and promote sustainable purchasing practices for a positive impact on health.
Cost Savings
Improved supply chain strategies, aggregated purchasing, reduced food waste, and optimized facility systems translate to lower operating costs for healthcare facilities.
Improved Patient Care
Local, seasonal, nourishing, and delicious products provide healthier menu options and better outcomes for patients.
Enhanced Patient & Staff Satisfaction
Sustainable and more equitable practices engage stakeholders, project a positive image, and contribute to a more conscious hospital environment with engaged stakeholders.
The Value of Sustainable Hospital Food Services With Oakwell
By implementing strategic standards and practices in a health system’s food purchasing, preparation, consumption, and disposal we can help your hospital support regional economies, promote improved nutrition and patient outcomes, and stay within budget through:
Data Collection and Analysis
Oakwell takes advantage of cutting-edge technology to collect and analyze comprehensive food and beverage purchasing from across your facilities and vendors to streamline analyses.
Local and Sustainable Sourcing
We encourage supply chain partnerships with food aggregators, distributors, local growers, and producers to purchase healthy, local, sustainably certified foods and beverages that support local food systems.
Healthy and Climate-Smart Consumption
We create educational content and retail marketing strategies for engaging patients, staff, and visitors on the climate and health impacts of food choices and coming changes.
Food Waste Reduction
We analyze food waste patterns to create strategies for menu planning optimization, preparation tracking tools, and portion control to minimize waste throughout the food service process.
Organics Diversion Programs
We explore the feasibility of food donations, anaerobic digestion, or composting program systems to divert food waste from landfills.