tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post4491040385705673414..comments2024-03-26T00:25:34.026-04:00Comments on Not Running a Hospital: Why I love BIDMCPaul Levyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17065446378970179507noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-34651360840591931382010-06-27T15:15:13.864-04:002010-06-27T15:15:13.864-04:00I love that BIDMC follows up on small things like ...I love that BIDMC follows up on small things like this-- great organizational follow up to not let things like this get lost in a bureaucracy of forwarded emails.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16908166054365239679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-7911724278466278472010-06-25T18:30:43.580-04:002010-06-25T18:30:43.580-04:00There is a disconnect between the food available i...There is a disconnect between the food available in the caf and the emphasis on employee wellness. It would be wonderful to see some low calorie/low fat options that are specials of the day. After a while the fruit, vegetables and yogart just drive you to other places where there is a better variety of healthy choices. BIDMC can do better by its employees, patients and visitors who try to live a healthy life style..<br /><br />BTW - after 4 PM you don't have to worry there is not much left.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-5401016027580799952010-06-25T11:57:57.569-04:002010-06-25T11:57:57.569-04:00Then let me tell your BIDMC staff that they are ve...Then let me tell your BIDMC staff that they are very lucky people to have such a responsive and involved CEO. This is definitely NOT typical.<br /><br />nonlocalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-73506122854885138212010-06-25T11:39:21.625-04:002010-06-25T11:39:21.625-04:00It is typical here! I don't know about other ...It is typical here! I don't know about other hospitals, but people here like me to be involved and informed, and I enjoy it, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-80520978125812377662010-06-24T13:40:05.944-04:002010-06-24T13:40:05.944-04:00Paul;
Obviously, you added value to the exchange b...Paul;<br />Obviously, you added value to the exchange by including your expert faculty member, and by encouraging a thoughtful response from the food service. However, I am curious that the original writer copied the CEO in a complaint about the food. Is this typical?<br /><br />nonlocalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-57321719181597853192010-06-24T09:34:13.160-04:002010-06-24T09:34:13.160-04:00I would have to agree with Dave about the pricing ...I would have to agree with Dave about the pricing issue...many people will see the double as a "bargain" and opt for two even if they only want one. I also agree about posting nutrition information for as many food options as possible. The hospital I work in has done that and it has been eye-opening! Even as someone with an education in and passion for health promotion, I was shocked at some of the caloric values of seemingly healthy dishes. I have changed my buying and eating habits based on this info being posted at the food stations. Also, back to pricing - our hospital has started to offer healthy "meal deals" with a reduced price and they seem to attract folks that might not otherwise make those choices. Great post - thanks for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-19495886066024841622010-06-22T18:07:20.155-04:002010-06-22T18:07:20.155-04:00Great discussion.
Re the pricing, my gut(!) wonde...Great discussion.<br /><br />Re the pricing, my gut(!) wonders why there's so *little* difference in price. You may have extras included in the price, e.g. a side, so maybe linear pricing wouldn't be strictly rational; but in MY not-very-healthy mind, I read "$3.50 for one, or another for just $1.25 more! Such a deal!"<br /><br />I'd urge that the second one cost at LEAST 50% more ($5.25). Consider it a "fat tax"?<br /><br />p.s. Thanks for having so many healthy options there - it's a good place, unlike the crap that's served at break time in Harvard Medical School conferences - Coke and cookies, with fresh fruit rarely seen! :)e-Patient Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10346452642450264511noreply@blogger.com