Department of Nutrition Services
What is our mission
To deliver innovative food and nutrition services that positively impact the health, well-being, and nutrition knowledge of the patients, customers, staff, and community we serve.
What is considered protected patient information
medical record numbers, patient names, and talking about patients by name with anyone without any reason unless it is directly related to the job duties
Can you wear outside lotions or nail polish
No
Outside lotions interfere with soap
Nutrition Aid Uniform
Black pants
OSU polo
Badge visible and above waist
Hair tied back if appropriate
Closed-toe, closed-heel black shoes
What is our vision
We strive daily to give every patient, visitor, and staff member what they want.
Can you take protected patient information home
No
What is the hospital-wide goal for compliance for hand hygiene audits
> 95%
Retail Cafes, FPWs, Operators Uniform
Black pants
Grey BistrOH shirt
No jackets
You may wear a long sleeve shirt underneath, but it must be black, white, or gray
Badge visible
Closed-toe closed heel shoe
Who can purchase food and beverages
Patients and customers only. Staff members can purchase food and beverages or bring food from home.
Can you post anything on social media containing patient information that would violate HIPAA
No
Name some droplet infections
Influenza
Influenza-like illnesses
Pertussis
Mumps
Rubella
“Strep throat” (Group A Strep)
Rhinovirus
Neisseria meningitidis (meningitis)
Chefs And Culinary Student Uniform
Chef pants (black or checked)
Chef coat
Hat optional
Hairnet required
Beard-nets required as applicable
Badge visible and above waist
Closed-toe, closed-heel shoes
Who is our Nutrition Services Director
Julie Meddles
Can you throw something away in standard trash that contains protected health information
No
Name some airborne infections
Tuberculosis (TB)
Measles
Chicken pox (Varicella
virus)
Name some PPE (personal protective equipment) that you will use daily
masks
hospital-grade hand sanitizer
hospital-grade soap
hosptial-grade lotion
gloves
What nutrition services are offered
Patient food service, staff and guest dining cafes, clinical nutrition, distribution, dish processing, and mobile education.
What does HIPAA stand for
Health insurance portability and accountability act
What are the types of isolation
Contact
Enteric
Droplet
Droplet + Contact
Airborne
Airborne + Contact
* Combinations are also possible
When should you change your PPE (personal protective equipment)
You must change PPE after every room