Web site spotlight: Celebrate staff with colorful collages
Staff Development Weekly: Insight on Evidence-Based Practice in Education, September 18, 2008
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When it comes to celebrating and appreciating staff, this is a practical idea that can easily be implemented in any unit:
Who is your one staff member who loves taking pictures? (It seems every unit has at least one!) Ask him or her to take candid digital shots of staff (but be careful to avoid patient faces). Print photos that are large enough to be seen from a distance; a mix of 8x10 and 11x14 works well. Purchase an assortment of frames that complement each other. Check craft and hobby stores as well as larger chain stores, or perhaps you can ask your corporate buyer to suggest an approved vendor.
Hang the pictures in a collage design in your department, NOT in the staff break room. The idea is to choose a wall easily seen. You want your patients and visitors to know this is a great place to work. You want potential employees to know your department takes pride in recognizing each other. And you want your staff to feel celebrated and appreciated. Periodically rotate the photos so newer staff members have as much "exposure" as the old timers!
Editor's note: This excerpt was taken from "Make it fun, and improve your environment," found in The Leaders' Lounge at www.StrategiesForNurseManagers.com. Get a free trial membership that will give you 30 days to test drive all the exciting features on the Web site.
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