Hospitality Services
Meal Service - Patients | Meal Service - Visitors | Nutrition Counseling
Meal Service - Patients
All patient meals are prepared by the Hospitality Services team according to the dietary instructions given to us by the physician. A representative visits patients daily to assist in choosing preferred meals from the menu.
Some patients have allergies or intolerance to certain foods as well as specific likes and dislikes. If these have not been identified on the patient's order, a hospitality services representative should be notified.
Patients are served breakfast between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., lunch between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and dinner between 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. If a patient must be away from the room for tests or treatment during meal times, the patient's nurse will notify Hospitality Services when the diet is to be reinstated.
Meal Service - Visitors
Cafeteria
Family members and friends are welcome to use the Cafeteria located on the 1st floor. A variety of foods are available at a reasonable cost. Service hours are as follows:
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Continental Breakfast: |
7 a.m. to 10 a.m. |
Monday - Friday |
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Lunch: |
11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. |
7 days/week |
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Dinner: |
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
7 days/week |
Guest Trays
Guest trays are available for visitors who are unable to go to the Cafeteria during the scheduled patient meal times. Guest trays cannot be charged to the hospital bill. Meal costs are as follows:
| Breakfast |
$3.50 |
| Lunch |
$6.50 |
| Dinner |
$6.50 |
Vending
Vending areas featuring a variety of beverages and hot and cold food items are located on the 1st floor outside of the Cafeteria entrance, near the Emergency Department and next to the ICU/Surgery waiting room. Please consume food and drinks from the vending areas in the Cafeteria, in the Emergency waiting room or in the ICU/Surgery waiting room.
Please direct any questions/comments regarding food service to our Executive Chef at 352.795.8361.
Nutrition Counseling
Registered dietitians are on staff to provide nutritional education regarding therapeutic diets and nutrition assessments for patients. If indicated, the nurse under the direction of the physician will order these for the patient.
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