Agronomy and Horticulture Department
Date of this Version
2020
Abstract
The foundation of the medical system are the nurses and certified medical assistants. Their personal health condition affects how well diseases and other medical conditions are handled. This article will begin with an overview of the eating behavior of nurses. Three different interventions which have been shown effective in a fast paced workplace are presented in order to improve the health of nurses and certified medical assistants. The first intervention is organizational changes that would increase the amount of time nursing staff have to eat. The second is the use of a messenger bag delivery system to provide needed food, water, and educational materials. The third is the use of packaged ready-to-eat meals to reduce preparation time and increase the availability of nutritious food.
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