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5 Star Food Safety Rating for Waverley Private Hospital

Jul 25, 2011

The importance of proper food safety practices is always on the menu at Waverley Private, with the hospital recently being recognised as a five star food safety premises.

Waverley Private Hospital achieved the highest possible rating for food safety, based on a Golden Plate Food Safety Assessment carried out by Monash City Council’s Environmental Health Officers. The assessments were conducted during impromptu visits throughout the year, and focussed on hygienic practices, the physical structure of the kitchen and confidence in the management of food safety.

“We are proud of our catering department” says CEO, Ms Jill Gleeson.  “As an organisation, we are committed to public safety, and we place great emphasis on our duty to maintain excellent standards in care and safety across all our departments. We are really proud of our catering team’s achievement of 5 out of 5 star rating, as well as the delicious and nutritious meals they prepare daily for our patients, doctors, visitors and staff”

Waverley Private Hospital offers a broad range of medical, surgical, maternity and day chemotherapy services, as well as onsite radiology, pathology and specialist consulting rooms.