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192 Supp t Services Suzanne Byrne, Catering. 2020 | NMH Annual Rep t T he Catering Department continued to improve on the many changes that have been introduced over the past years. We retained our Distinction in Food Safety Assurance Award, achieving 100% for the second year. This was awarded by the Food Safety Professional Association. In December 2020 the Department was successful in achieving ISO 22,000: 2018 'Food safety Management systems' thus becoming the first maternity hospital and public hospital to achieve this prestigious award. This certification involved two intensive audits on all aspects of our food safety system. The Department continues its commitment to training with chef grade 1 completing QQI level 5 and two staff completing the online leadership course from Tallaght IT Catering The arrival of COVID-19 required us to liaise with other departments in the Hospital to protect our staff and patients. Numerous changes were made in JJs Bistro (staff canteen) to facilitate social distancing. Our seating capacity was dramatically reduced and our food and service offering had to be adjusted. We appreciate all the help and support we received from other departments. We said goodbye to two members of the catering team this year: Christine Darcy and Natalie Malina worked in the catering department for many years and made a valuable contribution to the department. We wish them well in their retirement years. 2021 will see many new challenges for us and we will continue to improve in all areas. We would like to thank all departments in the hospital and especially our staff for their help and support throughout the year.