kitchen and laundry

1. hospital kitchen

A hospital kitchen is a specialized facility within a healthcare institution responsible for preparing and supplying nutritious meals to patients, staff, and sometimes visitors. Its main goal is to ensure that all meals meet the dietary and medical needs of patients while maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety. The kitchen operates under strict regulations and collaborates closely with dietitians and medical staff to provide balanced, therapeutic diets that support patient recovery and well-being.

2. definition and location of kitchen

DEFITION

Hospital kitchen is a place where meals are prepared and served to patients who are retained in the hospital and therefore expected to provide nitrous and wholesome meals for the patients and hospital staff.

LOCATION

·      It should be located in the ground floor directly accessible from the service board to receive daily deliveries e.g. meat, vegetable and dairy products.

·      It should be located such that heat and odor are not directed towards areas of high population.

·      It should not be located under wards especially of non-ambulant patients as fire safety precaution.

·      The direction of prevailing wind must also be considered.

·      Direct deliveries to the refrigeration section should be followed to avoid traffic through corridors and cooking area.