National Hospital Week is dedicated to highlighting and celebrating healthcare systems and the individuals that provide care to our communities. Each year, healthcare systems and hospitals around the nation celebrate and honor their employees in various ways. This year was RH Events & Catering’s 13th year working with WellStar Health System to celebrate their employees. Months of planning and coordination go into curating these exciting events enjoyed by thousands of healthcare workers across the state of Georgia.
Celebrating Corporate Milestones
The festivities started with a popcorn party to mark the recognition of being named in the “Fortune 100 Best Places to Work”. We partnered with King of Pops to provide an afternoon break with popcorn and popsicles. Employees appreciated the afternoon pick-me-up in between busy shifts. Simple gestures can go a long way with your employees.
The main event was a large-scale catering operation. Each location had a cookout style lunch complete with hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, baked beans, cole slaw, chips, cookies and drinks. Some locations included games and additional entertainment.
Detailed Logistics for Events Covering Multiple Sites and Shifts
When feeding thousands of people across multiple sites and shifts, a strong logistical plan is imperative to the success of the event. RH Events and Catering specializes in the intricate logistics of feeding large crowds, and we spent several months developing and perfecting our plan. Given the average break room or cafeteria can’t accommodate 3,500 employees at once, it’s necessary to find alternative locations on-site to host such events. Most of the Hospital Week celebration events took place in a parking lot or courtyard. We transformed the spaces with tables and chairs, tents, music, and décor. The events covered day and night shift workers, so everyone was included. In total, we served 26,000 people on 50 different events. Our team loaded and unloaded 9 trucks 59 times. All of this happened across 26 locations in 17 days.
Employee Appreciation for Healthcare Workers
Our healthcare heroes positively impact us every day, and they deserve to be celebrated, especially during National Hospital Week. RH Events & Catering is honored to contribute to the celebrations every year with fun, vibrant employee events. We prioritize food safety, and prepare and serve our food at the highest quality. To learn more about our corporate events and how we can celebrate your healthcare workers, click here.