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Activity sampling in two nursing home foodservice systems

A K Ho, M E Matthews

    Journal of the American Dietetic Association
    |December 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Activity sampling in nursing home foodservice revealed 81% direct work, 9% indirect work, and 10% delays. This method reliably analyzed staff activities, suggesting shorter study durations may suffice.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Foodservice Management
    • Industrial Engineering

    Background:

    • Nursing home foodservice operations are complex, requiring efficient labor allocation.
    • Understanding staff time utilization is crucial for optimizing operational efficiency and resident care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the reliability of a modified activity sampling technique in nursing home foodservice departments.
    • To quantify labor time allocation (direct work, indirect work, delays) in skilled care nursing homes.
    • To determine labor minutes per meal equivalent served and evaluate potential for reduced study durations.

    Main Methods:

    • Activity sampling was conducted over two seven-day periods in two skilled care nursing homes (100-160 beds).
    • 100 random observations were made daily per home.
    • Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to validate the sampling technique.

    Main Results:

    • The modified activity sampling technique proved reliable for analyzing personnel activities in similar nursing home foodservice systems.
    • Approximately 81% of total labor time was spent in direct work, 9% in indirect work, and 10% in delays.
    • Mean labor minutes per meal equivalent served were similar in both homes (7.48 and 7.43).

    Conclusions:

    • The modified activity sampling technique is a reliable tool for evaluating foodservice personnel activities in nursing homes.
    • Consistent daily labor minutes per meal equivalent suggest that future studies could potentially use sampling periods shorter than seven days.
    • Evaluating staffing requires a holistic approach, considering quantitative metrics, food quality, and satisfaction levels of employees and residents.

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