--- title: RDT Blog | Refrigeration Design Technologies | healthcare description: healthcare | RDT's Refrigeration Blog - an educational resource for consultants, dealers and end-users. --- [![RDT](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RDT%202020%20Logo%20Files/RDT%20Vertical%20Logo%20Blue.png?width=72&height=95&name=RDT%20Vertical%20Logo%20Blue.png "RDT")](https://www.rdtonline.com/) - [Products](https://www.rdtonline.com/products) - [EcoCool](https://www.rdtonline.com/products/eco-cool) - [EcoSmart](https://www.rdtonline.com/products/ecosmart/) - [MultiRak](https://www.rdtonline.com/products/multirak/) - [PremierPak](https://www.rdtonline.com/products/premierpak) - [FlowPak](https://www.rdtonline.com/products/flowpak/) - [Resources](https://www.rdtonline.com/resources) - [Training & Resources](https://www.rdtonline.com/training-resources) - [K-12 Refrigeration Resources](https://www.rdtonline.com/k-12-refrigeration-resources) - [Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)](https://www.rdtonline.com/frequently-asked-questions) - [Literature](https://www.rdtonline.com/resources) - [Warranty Information](https://www.rdtonline.com/warranty) - [Food Waste Solutions](https://www.rdtonline.com/food-waste) - [Energy Saving Solutions](https://www.rdtonline.com/energy-savings) - [Video](https://www.rdtonline.com/resources#video) - About - [Careers](https://www.rdtonline.com/careers) - [Team](https://www.rdtonline.com/team) - [Blog](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog) - [Contact](https://www.rdtonline.com/contact-us) - [Find a Rep](https://www.rdtonline.com/find-a-rep) - [A2L](https://www.rdtonline.com/a2l-transition-resources) **Here you can edit the background of the section** # **Commercial Refrigeration Insights** ###### Stay informed with practical guidance, technical expertise, and industry updates from the RDT team. Whether you're planning a new project, troubleshooting equipment, or preparing for industry changes, you'll find resources to help you move forward with confidence. ###### Browse topics including: A2L Refrigerants | Food Safety | System Design | Troubleshooting | Preventive Maintenance | Energy Efficiency All topics refrigeration commercial refrigeration energy efficiency EcoCool food waste EcoSmart Walk-Ins RDT team redundancy food safety freezer maintenance school sustainability trends Digital Scroll Compressor humidity HACCP Regulations remote refrigeration freezer burn Danger Zone Energy Study Ingredients c-stores commercial freezer bacteria consultants convenience stores healthcare hospitals service technician storage A2L Refrigerant Environment HVAC food storage refrigeration rack system ASHRAE Blast Chillers FCSI Foodservice Director Retrofitting USDA convenience store foodservice dry aging humidity room remote monitoring B&I Dining Chain Restaurants College & University EPA Fine Dining Lighting Polarcraft PremierPak SNAP corporate cafeteria corporate foodservice footprint k-12 noise reduction rack system sanitation Center for Disease Control Deli Case Drop-In Well Events FDA Facility Manager Grab-N-Go LEED Merchandisers NASA Pillsbury Reach-Ins Rebates Shock Freezers UL US Army USGBC biomedical chill team eev heat reclaim industrial refrigeration installation kegs labor nutrition piping refrigerated trucking stadiums temperature monitoring water-cooled [![seniors sitting around a table with coffee and tea](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hubfs/Senior%20Care%20Foodservice%E2%80%99s%20Top%20Challenges.png)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/senior-care-foodservices-challenges) [healthcare](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/healthcare) [PremierPak](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/premierpak) ### [Feeding the Golden Years - Senior Care Foodservice’s Top Challenges](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/senior-care-foodservices-challenges) Jul 18, 2023 2 min read Senior living facilities have a lot on their plates, and one of the biggest tasks is ensuring their residents are fed. This includes not only consistent quality meals but nutritional ones as well. The need for proper refrigeration practices... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/senior-care-foodservices-challenges) [![The Benefits of Upgrading Your Refrigeration Systems](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Benefits%20of%20Upgrading%20Your%20Refrigeration%20Systems.jpg?width=500&name=The%20Benefits%20of%20Upgrading%20Your%20Refrigeration%20Systems.jpg)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/the-benefits-of-upgrading-your-refrigeration-systems) [healthcare](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/healthcare), [energy efficiency](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/energy-efficiency), [hospitals](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/hospitals), [EcoCool](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/ecocool), [Digital Scroll Compressor](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/digital-scroll-compressor), [redundancy](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/redundancy) ### [The Benefits of Upgrading Your Refrigeration Systems](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/the-benefits-of-upgrading-your-refrigeration-systems) Feb 05, 2019 1 min read When it's time to upgrade your commercial refrigeration, there's an enormous opportunity to save money no matter what type of foodservice op... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/the-benefits-of-upgrading-your-refrigeration-systems) [![Three Ways Hospitals Can Save Energy.jpg](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Three%20Ways%20Hospitals%20Can%20Save%20Energy.jpg?width=500&name=Three%20Ways%20Hospitals%20Can%20Save%20Energy.jpg)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/three-ways-hospitals-can-save-energy) [healthcare](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/healthcare), [energy efficiency](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/energy-efficiency), [hospitals](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/hospitals), [Energy Study](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/energy-study), [HVAC](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/hvac), [Lighting](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/lighting) ### [Three Ways Hospitals Can Save Energy](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/three-ways-hospitals-can-save-energy) Feb 19, 2018 1 min read Hospitals are one of the largest consumers of energy of any type of commercial building. When you consider this fact in conjunction with ris... 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[Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/what-is-leed-certification-and-why-is-it-beneficial) [![A Quick Look at the Trends in Healthcare Foodservice.jpg](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/A%20Quick%20Look%20at%20the%20Trends%20in%20Healthcare%20Foodservice.jpg?width=500&name=A%20Quick%20Look%20at%20the%20Trends%20in%20Healthcare%20Foodservice.jpg)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/a-quick-look-at-the-trends-in-healthcare-foodservice) [healthcare](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/healthcare), [nutrition](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/nutrition), [sustainability](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/sustainability), [Foodservice Director](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/foodservice-director), [hospitals](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/hospitals) ### [A Quick Look at the Trends in Healthcare Foodservice](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/a-quick-look-at-the-trends-in-healthcare-foodservice) Feb 01, 2017 1 min read To say the state of healthcare is in flux is an understatement. 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