Looking to improve choice and cost of food at the QE2 sites, also the availability during the night shift hours 1900 - 0700. I work in the ER department and work 2 out of every 4 shifts at night and the availbility of good food choice is generally poor to none , also after 1 am no choice besides vending machines or ordering out.I have found this to be a similar pattern at other sites aswell. I am looking for help in changing this as the day hours have a far better advantage to choice and availability of food. Secondly the cost of certain food seems to be unreasonable(ie small yogurt pack $1.20, and a single sandwich close to $4.00). I am sure that there is a large amount not only staff working but also family members visiting during the nights. We as a group should be entitled to healthy choices at resonable costs anytime you are in this facility. A great example is at the IWK, Subway and Tims is available early morning through the entire day till 0100 in the am. This facility did put in a new deli \"The Upper Crust\" adjacent to Tims on the 4th floor Robie exit at the HI site, which is great, but it closes at 1430 hrs, how was that an improvement A better possible Idea would be have that Deli open after the cafateria closes at 7 pm, and have it avail for the night staff and visitors till 1 or 2 am.
I also have noted a great article in the Herald from yesterday, written by Rob Stevenson ( MD resident) in regards to the availability of unhealthy foods at all sites, he points out that this should be a concern delt with and as a place promoting health the facilities should do so with the food options aswell.
Please help if you aggree with me on this, and lets get things to change. This is an online petition here is the site,
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/qe2foodoptions/
pls pass this on
Reaching this level of support brings a heavy sense of validation to a long struggle. It is exhausting to keep pushing when the systemic barriers feel so high but seeing your recognition of this issue keeps me moving forward.
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David Walker
18 years ago
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Keep the deli open later!!! 2:30pm close is useless for anyone working a full day or night shift.
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Amanda Duncan
18 years ago
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So tired of the unhealthy vending options. We work long hours and need real nutrition not just junk food and chips.
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Mark Warner
18 years ago
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Prices are ridiculous. 4 dollars for a basic sandwich is highway robbery when you have no other choice.
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Jessica Wang
18 years ago
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Totally agree. Having family stuck at the hospital overnight with literally nowhere to get a decent meal is just wrong.
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Sarah Choi
18 years ago
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Night shift staff deserve better than old vending machine snacks. It is honestly pathetic that we have no real food options after 1am.
K
Kevin Verma
18 years ago
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Finally someone said it. The food situation at the QE2 is brutal.
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Looking to improve choice and cost of food at the QE2 sites, also the availability during the night shift hours 1900 - 0700. I work in the ER department and work 2 out of every 4 shifts at night and the availbility of good food choice is generally poor to none , also after 1 am no choice besides vending machines or ordering out.I have found this to be a similar pattern at other sites aswell. I am looking for help in changing this as the day hours have a far better advantage to choice and availability of food. Secondly the cost of certain food seems to be unreasonable(ie small yogurt pack $1.20, and a single sandwich close to $4.00). I am sure that there is a large amount not only staff working but also family members visiting during the nights. We as a group should be entitled to healthy choices at resonable costs anytime you are in this facility. A great example is at the IWK, Subway and Tims is available early morning through the entire day till 0100 in the am. This facility did put in a new deli \"The Upper Crust\" adjacent to Tims on the 4th floor Robie exit at the HI site, which is great, but it closes at 1430 hrs, how was that an improvement A better possible Idea would be have that Deli open after the cafateria closes at 7 pm, and have it avail for the night staff and visitors till 1 or 2 am.
I also have noted a great article in the Herald from yesterday, written by Rob Stevenson ( MD resident) in regards to the availability of unhealthy foods at all sites, he points out that this should be a concern delt with and as a place promoting health the facilities should do so with the food options aswell.
Please help if you aggree with me on this, and lets get things to change. This is an online petition here is the site,
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/qe2foodoptions/
pls pass this on
Reaching this level of support brings a heavy sense of validation to a long struggle. It is exhausting to keep pushing when the systemic barriers feel so high but seeing your recognition of this issue keeps me moving forward.
6 Comments
D
David Walker
18 years ago
Featured
Keep the deli open later!!! 2:30pm close is useless for anyone working a full day or night shift.
A
Amanda Duncan
18 years ago
Featured
So tired of the unhealthy vending options. We work long hours and need real nutrition not just junk food and chips.
M
Mark Warner
18 years ago
Featured
Prices are ridiculous. 4 dollars for a basic sandwich is highway robbery when you have no other choice.
J
Jessica Wang
18 years ago
Featured
Totally agree. Having family stuck at the hospital overnight with literally nowhere to get a decent meal is just wrong.
S
Sarah Choi
18 years ago
Featured
Night shift staff deserve better than old vending machine snacks. It is honestly pathetic that we have no real food options after 1am.
K
Kevin Verma
18 years ago
Featured
Finally someone said it. The food situation at the QE2 is brutal.
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Keep the deli open later!!! 2:30pm close is useless for anyone working a full day or night shift.