One of the many factors that prevent patients from being discharged before noon is their preference to stay for lunch.  While lunch is often not delivered until 12:30 or 1, we could instead implement a policy of providing a brown bag lunch at 11 am on the day of discharge.  This could lead to a discharge time that is 1-2 hours earlier, improve patient flow, and would likely decrease food costs.  This idea could be applicable to both UCSF and SFGH.