Choice Talks 001 – Tadhg Daly, CEO, NHI
In our role procurement partners for the NHI, First Choice Purchasing have been working tirelessly behind the scenes through out COVID19. Our work ensured that nursing homes had an undisrupted supply of food, medical equipment, PPE and other essential day to day items to see them through this pandemic. Last week we caught up with […]
Frontline Hero of the Month Video Interview
Not all superheroes wear capes. In reality they are draped in PPE and making a huge difference to those around them. In this Frontline Hero of the Month Interview we talk with Shelden about the challenges faced by healthcare workers in today’s climate. At First Choice Purchasing we are in daily contact with our clients […]
Reopening Hotels Part Six: Kitchens
Hotels are scheduled to reopen on Monday 29th June in Ireland. In part six of our ‘Reopening Hotels’ series we examine what measures need to be considered for hotel kitchens. Kitchen & Food Handling Personnel Ensure that all employees are being trained in any new COVID-19 standard operating procedures adopted by the business. Keep a […]
Reopening Hotels Part Five: Weddings
Hotels are scheduled to reopen on Monday 29th June in Ireland. In part five of our ‘Reopening Hotels’ series we examine what measures need to be considered for Weddings. On Arrival Avoid making direct contact with doors, guests should enter the property through doors that are automated or manually operated by an employee. Hand sanitiser […]
May’s Frontline Hero of the Month Video Interview
For the month of May, we are delighted to announce Catherine O’Flynn as the winner of our ‘Hero of the Month’. Catherine is the HCA/Activities coordinator at Maria Goretti Nursing Home in Limerick. In order to highlight Catherine’s work and the great work being carried out at Maria Goretti Nursing Home, we sat down with Catherine […]
Reopening Hotels Part 4: Restaurants & Bars
Hotels are scheduled to reopen on Monday 29thJune in Ireland. In part five of our ‘Reopening Hotels’ series we examine what measures need to be considered for Weddings. Management should aim to meet, or exceed, HSE guidelines throughout all food & beverage areas including restaurants, bars, lounges, etc. To achieve this, the following steps should […]
Reopening Hotels Part 3: Guest & Employee Health
Hotels are scheduled to reopen on Monday 29thJune in Ireland. We have been in regular contact with our clients in the hospitality industry and a recurring concern has been how to open up safely. At First Choice Purchasing we have first-hand experience of the challenges presented by COVID19. Through our partnership with the NHI and […]
Personal Protective Equipment – Frankie Whelehan
Credit: @roisinmburke | The Business Post Frankie Whelehan, the veteran hotelier, has been supplying 260 nursing homes with personal protective equipment in recent weeks to plug the gap between demand and state supplies. His First Choice purchasing group, which usually supplies hotels, bars, restaurants and care homes with food, stationery and other requirements, began to […]
Reopening Hotels Part 2: Guest Journey & PPE
Hotels are scheduled to reopen on Monday 29thJune in Ireland. We have been in regular contact with our clients in the hospitality industry and a recurring concern has been how to open up safely. At First Choice Purchasing we have first-hand experience of the challenges presented by COVID19. Through our partnership with the NHI and […]
Reopening Hotels Part 1: Cleaning Protocols
As Ireland’s largest procurement company, First Choice Purchasing are in a privileged position to be partners to a sizeable portion of the nation’s hotels. During these unprecedented times we have been in daily contact with both hotels and suppliers. The feedback we have received has been centred around the uncertainty about the guidelines for reopening […]
