In todays healthcare environment, empowering patients with tools to personalize their stay is the key to delivering a better care experience while improving operational efficiencies. The Electronic Meal Ordering software has been designed to realize the benefits of electronic ordering by combining Datasyms best-in-class menu/food ordering system with Barcos JAO bedside terminals. The service alerts patients to the latest menu and time to order, and presents them with an easy-to-use menu selection process. Their choice is then submitted instantly to the catering department for fulfillment.