LUNCHEON SPEAKERS
Luncheon Session – Exhibition Hall
Wednesday, October 11, 12:00noon – 12:45 pm
TOPIC
Healthcare Leaders Putting Food Service on the Front Burner!
DESCRIPTION
At Morrison Healthcare, we
truly believe in The Power of
Food. TM
Influences such as the Affordable Care Act and a general rise in
health-conscious consumers have placed food service on the
front burner. Food service directors face pressure to meet higher
nutritional standards to help keep patients healthier and minimize
the risk of readmission, and provide a highly satisfactory culinary
experience that will hopefully be reflected on patient satisfaction
surveys. The trend is for many hospitals to turn their cafeteria
into a more modern bistro with gourmet made-to-order dishes,
while offering healthier options and innovative amenities.
Luncheon Session – Exhibition Hall
Thursday, October 12, 11:45 am – 12:30 pm
TOPIC
Equity and Climate Issues for LGBT Patients and Employees:
Fostering Inclusion of LGBT Patients and Employees
DESCRIPTION
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) patients face many
challenges in accessing knowledgeable, unbiased and welcoming
healthcare in all practice settings. The potential and/or fear of
receiving derogatory remarks, unequitable care, or being turned
away from treatment often deters some of the LGBT community
and their families from seeking healthcare services. Healthcare
equality for all people is a guiding principle of the healthcare
management profession. However, discrimination towards the
LGBT community continues in the healthcare environment today.
This topic will focus on the need to strengthen the pursuance of
equity.
Carl E. Josehart
SVP, CEO, TIRR Memorial
Hermann & Post-Acute Care
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