Mission Nutrition A Healthy Hospital for All December 2012 Paula Sword Manager Obesity Program Seattle Childrens Hospital Over 30 of SCH patients are overweightobese Health Starts Here ID: 415517
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Seattle Children’s
Mission: NutritionA Healthy Hospital for AllDecember 2012
Paula SwordManager: Obesity ProgramSlide2
Seattle
Children’s Hospital
Over 30% of SCH patients are overweight/obese.Slide3
Health Starts Here…
…prevent, treat, and eliminate pediatric disease.Slide4
Start at Home
Healthy Hospital
Addressing nutritional content for patients & staff
Modified healthy vending food options from 10 to >40%
Posted stairwell prompts near elevators/stairs
Primary care clinic built raised garden beds with a
church
American Heart Association Gold Standard rating
Staff Wellness
Risk assessments
Interventions (phone consultation, programs)
Financial incentives for health Slide5
Mission: Nutrition - FIRST STEPS
September 2012
Mission:Nutrition
Development:
Formation of M:N Group
Communication:
with other hospitals/programs that had made these changes, lessons
learned, policy changes
Food
:
Healthier preparation methods, i.e., baked french fries and onion rings vs. fried
Deep fat fryer removed
Beverages:
phase out sugar-sweetened beverages
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Patient Family Advisory Committee
Supportive of the general concept. Definitely felt hospitals should provide healthy, tasty food. Wanted “comfort foods” and choice to deal with stress of being in hospitalSurvey: Seattle Children’s Opinion Sandbox panelists 306 out of 1,177 responded 54% prospective patient families; 46% current families
Extensive Pre-Launch Staff and Faculty CommunicationPresentations to key individuals and groups
Frequently Asked Questions DocumentStaff and Faculty announcement on internal website days before launch
reader comment field
record number of views
Communicate, Communicate, Communicate!
Mission
: Nutrition
FeedbackSlide7
These
beverages to be available:100% Fruit juice with no added sweetenersUnflavored milk (whole, 2%, 1% and skim)Flavored fat-free and 1% milkSoy milkZero or low calorie beverages (less than 10 calories per 8 ounce serving)Non-caloric, artificially sweetened beverages (diet)
Flavored waterCarbonated waterUnsweetened tea and coffee
Beverages phased out:
Sugar sweetened (
exceeding 10 calories per 8 oz
):
Soda
Teas
Coffee Drinks
Lemonade
Fruit Drinks
Sports Drinks
Energy Drinks
Whole and 2% flavored milk
**Patients receive whatever beverage they need
Mission: Nutrition
Cafeteria and Vending Beverage ChangesSlide8
Mission: Nutrition
Next Steps
Post-Launch Staff and Faculty Input
Internal website newsletter and responses over short termSuggestions via email address over longer term
Collating feedback and
suggestions –
What is possible?
Increase
healthy
offerings
Nutrition education:
Nutritional content online and posted
Highlighting healthier choices
Healthier choices at eye-level
Pricing: make healthier choice similar or less cost