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Speed Interviewing

Nov. 13, 2012

I needed to hire staff, so I worked with human resources to create speed interviewing. In two hours we interviewed 10 possible candidates and were able to hire eight of them on the spot. Through five key questions I was able to bring out the information t

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Tale of two hospitals

 By Paul King on Nov. 12, 2012

When Hurricane Sandy struck the New York metropolitan area two days before Halloween, some of the most severely affected institutions were hospitals.

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Bottle water gains

Nov. 12, 2012

Operators say bottled water is the beverage category that has the highest growth potential in the next two years, with 22% of respondents to The Big Picture research pegging this category to increase in sales.

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Dallas-area hospitals focus on health

Nov. 09, 2012

Eliminating fryers and health identifiers are just a few of the ways the hospitals are promoting health.

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KC children's hospital bans soda and sugary juices

Nov. 06, 2012

First Kansas City-area hospital to implement such a ban.

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Renovation Brings Foodservice up to Speed

By Emily Rogan on Nov. 06, 2012

When Kansas Heart Hospital, an acute care hospital specializing in cardiovascular services, was opened in 1999, the kitchen was designed to serve the hospital’s 23-bed capacity. Although the hospital has since expanded to 54 beds, the foodservice fa

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Most sandwiches made to order in retail locations

Nov. 05, 2012

When it comes to offering sandwiches in their retail locations, operators are most likely to offer them as a made-to-order option. Only one operator—from a college or university—said sandwiches were not an option at retail locations.

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Hospital greenhouse provides fresh produce for patients

Nov. 01, 2012

Onsite farmer keeps greenhouse growing.

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Food Day focuses on whole foods

Oct. 31, 2012

Colo. hospital highlighted local foods with cooking demonstrations.

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Cafe Tours

Oct. 30, 2012

Our R.D.s conduct Healthy Choices Food Tours in our Bistro to assist our staff, family members and visitors in making informed food choices. The talks are tailored to our food stations; however, the principles taught apply to daily meal decisions made out

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