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The operational phasing plan kept parts of the foodservice department intact for as long as possible and dedicated to producing food and feeding patients for as long as possible. Whenever possible, we attempted to create the first phase of construction in newly acquired space to decrease disruption to the department. The operational phasing plan was then vetted through the design and construction team to determine feasibility from an engineering and construction standpoint.
For each phase, the temporary walls and pathway details worked out during construction. The design team worked closely with the contractor on timing and pathways for clean trays, soiled trays, receiving deliveries, and removing trash. Foodservice operators participated in weekly construction meetings for effective communications between the two groups. As Phase I opened up, a temporary tray assembly was moved into the abandoned storage area, along with a temporary pot and pan space. This allowed the Phase II to begin construction on a new tray assembly area to support patient room service.
The final phase moved into the main kitchen to replace primary exhaust hoods and the cooking equipment beneath them. This step was planned to follow the retail and room service phases so that the new cooking areas could be used to bridge the gap when the kitchen was down. The foodservice team temporarily used more frozen and precooked items during this stage to retherm in the other areas.
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