Mismatched design and planning lead to dysfunctional hospital food service systems.
The article discusses how the design and operational planning of hospital food service systems can impact the overall function of the building. When these processes are not aligned, it can lead to deficiencies in how the food service system operates. The study found that miscommunication and lack of integration between design team members and user specialists can result in problems with the food service system, particularly when different components are not effectively integrated. This highlights the importance of maintaining unity between parties responsible for building design and operational planning decisions to ensure successful project outcomes in terms of building function.