title: Massachusetts General's 'patient-flexible' system.
abstract: Mass General uses a chilled tray line to ensure that all menu items remain cold until it is time for entrees, vegetables and starches to be heated for patient service. This process prevents bacteria from growing during tray assembly, when foods are out in the open air.
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authors: King
mesh_terms: D001900:Boston; D003363:Cost Control / Q000379:methods; D004526:Efficiency; D005511:Food Handling / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*; D005521:Food Service, Hospital / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006746:Hospital Bed Capacity, 500 and over; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling; D000078329:Workforce