- Who are self-operated but are in a position where they must prove their value
- Who are exploring, or are in the process of, becoming self-operated
- Who are newly minted self-operated facilities in need of community support and actionable information
This program is a pathway for anyone encountering the issues or scenarios above or knows someone who may need support in these situations. AHF is the only national organization dedicated to furthering the field of self-operated facilities. Our resources, both financial and otherwise, are all fed back into protecting and growing the self-operated healthcare foodservice industry.
In addition to the information above the program provides members with access to supporting documents including:
- After the Contractor: Supporting guides and information for newly self-operated facilities to help you get up and running efficiently as quickly as possible.
- AHF Patient Engagement Checklist: New Self-Op Foodservice Directors can use this document to help plan your engagement plan, including a management schedule.
- AHF Retail Checklist: New Self-Op Foodservice Directors looking to get their retail programs running smoothly.
- Making an Informed Decision: For facilities and Self-Op Foodservice Directors being threatened by a contractor. Plan your response and presentation to combat their attack.
- Comparing Contract and Self-Operated Foodservice: Protect your team and your facility from attacks by contract firms.
- Fast Contractors Facts: Quick facts to help protect yourself against a contractor's pursuit.
Ready to get help?
Our SOS Team is waiting and available to lend you support. To get started visit AHF's SOS webpage and complete our support request form. Our team will respond within 48 hours and connect you with a subject matter expert to lend you preliminary support. If you need more detailed support AHF has partnered with selected consultancy firms who can lend support to your unique scenario. Members will be able to access one free hour discussion on your issue with the consultant.
Just need support with operational efficiency, or proving your value?
Reach out using the support request OR browse through our available documents to get started. Our committee will continue to add resources.
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