Question

Residents in a nursing care center report that food is cold when served. The center has developed an improvement plan that involves monitoring the temperature of food when it leaves the kitchen and again when it is served. After implementing the temperature log, the residents reported improvement.

Why is this continuous improvement practice successful?
A.) Because the food temperature is satisfactory
B.) Because the temperatures are now taken twice
C.) Because the residents have timely meal delivery
D.) Because the delivery is delayed by logging times

Answer 1

The continuous improvement practice of monitoring food temperature is successful because it ensures satisfactory food temperature, involves taking temperatures twice, and helps in timely meal delivery.

Step-by-step explanation:

The continuous improvement practice of monitoring the temperature of food when it leaves the kitchen and again when it is served is successful because:

1. The food temperature is satisfactory: By monitoring the temperature of the food, the nursing care center can ensure that the food is served at the correct temperature, which improves its quality and palatability for the residents.
2. The temperatures are now taken twice: By monitoring the temperature of the food both when it leaves the kitchen and when it is served, the nursing care center can identify any temperature changes or discrepancies, allowing them to take corrective action if necessary.
3. The residents have timely meal delivery: Implementing the temperature log helps the center ensure that meals are delivered to the residents in a timely manner, preventing delays that could lead to food becoming cold.