Purpose

This article describes how to create and submit a patient meal order using 365 Kitchen Management's Electronic Patient Meal Ordering (ePMO) system.
 

Process

Order Setup

The order screen displays patient information, including allergens and notes, throughout the process.

1. Select the diner type: Patient, Guest, etc.
    
2. Select the meal service - i.e breakfast, lunch, dinner.
    
3. Select the date and time as required. The web based module will default to the current date.
    
4. If applicable, select out of service or late order options.
    

Menu Selection

Menus are displayed based on system configuration for meal service types. Click the menu to change the menu type.

The search bar can be used to locate menu items quickly. Otherwise scrolling up and down displays available menu items.

Items that do not meet patient dietary requirements are not displayed.
 

Adding Items

1. Select a menu item to add by clicking on the plus sign on the item. Multiple items may be able to be added to an order dependent on how the account is set up. 
   
   
2. Click X Dishes Selected to move forward to submit after all dishes are added. The number will reflect the dishes added.
   
   

Submitting the Order

1. Review patient notes displayed on screen.
    
2. Add optional order-specific notes in the Order Notes field.
    
3. Select send order.
   
   
4. Record the generated order ID at the bottom of the screen.
   
   
5. Select done to return to the ward screen.
    
6. The bed status will update to blue after order submission and will reflect the scheduled service time. This may take up to 10 seconds for the bed status to change.