Coffee Talk: A Smarter Take on Dining in Healthcare

Innovation of Digital Dining at Dayton Children's Hospital

Discover how healthcare operators are unlocking the power of digital dining systems to access labor efficiencies and order data. During the daily hustle of hospital life, staff, patients and guests can now enjoy order-ahead convenience and fast, no-lines order pickup with mobile ordering and smart food locker solutions. We’ll dive into the journey of Dayton Children’s Hospital as they embrace digital dining technology to transform their operations. Additionally, we’ll explore which factors to consider for launching a successful smart food locker program and digital dining in a hospital setting like Dayton Children’s. 

Learning Objectives: 
  1. Explore Dayton Children’s transformative journey including adoption digital dining technologies 
  2. Understand the role of digital dining systems in healthcare operations and how it contributes to labor efficiency and better operations
  3. Recognize the benefits of quick pick up through smart food locker solutions for hospital staff, patients and guests
  4. Identify key factors to consider when launching a successful digital dining system with smart food lockers in hospital environment similar to Dayton Children’s Hospital
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  • Accreditation: .5 CEU - ANFP
  • Duration: 30 minutes

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MEET THE SPEAKERS:

Chad Adams
Apex Order Pickup Solutions

Chad has over 15 years of experience in the food tech and SaaS industries, having worked for leading companies such as Grubhub and LexisNexis. During his tenure at Grubhub, Chad helped some of the nation's largest Healthcare & Corporate organizations navigate the challenges of nutrition during the height of the pandemic. He returned to Apex in 2023 with a vision to revolutionize the way customers order and receive their meals, by offering fast, secure, and contactless pickup options. Chad graduated with a bachelor's degree from Wilmington College in Ohio in 2007 and received his master's in business administration from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2015.


Jeff Delahunt
Dayton Children's Hospital

Jeff Delahunt has been working at Dayton Children’s Hospital for the last 20 years as the Corporate Director of Dietetics, Clinical Nutrition and Lactation, and Environmental Services. He has a long-demonstrated history in hospital healthcare management as well as an extensive foodservice background. With his skills in management, and dedication to excellence, he continues to drive positive outcomes in the dynamic field of healthcare. Within his current position at Dayton Children’s Hospital, he oversees the organization’s transition from contract foodservice to independent operations. Jeff received his Bachelor of Science focused in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from Bentley University in 1983.


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