In a recent Healthcare Brew article, author Shannon Young delves into how the influence of foodie culture has entered hospital dining, with Lisa Shoopman, an AHF member and the Associate VP for Food and Nutrition Services at Baptist Health System, leading the way. Shoopman has dedicated more than two decades to revamping hospital food services, with a focus on menu enhancements, cafeteria upgrades, and improved meal delivery systems. She places special emphasis on creating a calming atmosphere, especially important for healthcare workers in the post-pandemic era.
The article underscores the increasing interest in enhancing the hospital dining experience, with more hospital executives acknowledging the need for dedicated leadership in food services. Despite budget limitations, Shoopman's innovative approach shines through in her collaborations and fundraising initiatives.
Notably, Shoopman and her team at Baptist Health recently reached a significant milestone by transitioning their seventh hospital, Baptist Lexington, to a self-operated foodservice model, making Baptist Health a fully self-operated system—a vision she has been pursuing since 2016.
Read in Healthcare Brew Below:
Healthcare Brew | Hospitals & Facilities | 4 Oct 2023
“Baptist Health’s Lisa Shoopman wants to be ‘ahead of the curve’ on hospital dining”