Nephrology Health Care Professionals Day

Together We Can Make a Difference: Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Ensemble, nous faisons la difference: Mercredi, le 16 Septembre 2009

One of the many advantages of a career in nephrology is the interrelationship that exists amongst healthcare providers. On a daily basis across Canada, consultation occurs amongst pharmacists, technologists, nurses, dieticians, social workers and doctors – in an effort to provide quality care to our patients with Chronic or End Stage Renal Disease. It is this team approach that unites us in our day-to-day challenges and improves outcomes.

In celebration, take this day to remind each other of how much you appreciate working together. For ideas on how to celebrate, go to one of the following websites:

Please print and distribute this year's poster with the added bonus of a space to advertise your upcoming event i.e. time & place for your unit's celebration.

Click Here For English Poster (11 x 18 inches)

Click Here For French Poster (11 x 18 inches)

 

Nephrology Healthcare Professionals Day 2007 - 2008


The Southern Alberta Renal Program celebrated the second annual Canadian Nephrology Health Care Professionals Day on September 17, 2008.  This day provides a great opportunity to celebrate our successes as a program and to recognize those people who have contributed to this success.  Team members were invited to nominate colleagues for recognition in the categories of leader, role model, for their focus on patient, family and team, and for other significant contributions to the program.  Plaques recognizing the winners in each of these categories are displayed in SARP units throughout the year.

Celebrations varied from location to location but included luncheons, teas and award ceremonies.  Staff members received a small gift and a letter of appreciation from the program.  We invited other health care providers to join us for coffee and cake to thank them for their role in the provision of quality care for our patients.  We also took this opportunity to share information about renal nursing by setting up hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis displays and provided renal educational materials for the invited guests. It was a great day that we and our guests enjoyed.  

Submitted by: Dale Ross, PCM

Southern Alberta Renal Program

 

20 Ways to Celebrate Nephrology Health Care Professionals Day

  1. Post banners in your unit or office.
  2. Purchase or make cards of appreciation.
  3. Post photographs of the staff in the lunchroom or office.
  4. Do a poster display of all the accomplishments over the past year.
  5. Display successful projects and initiatives completed in the unit.
  6. Organize an education in-service.
  7. Verbally thank your colleagues and convey your appreciation for their support and team work.
  8. Explore various professional development activities and commit to one as a goal for the year.
  9. Mention nephrology health care professional day in the company/hospital newsletter with pictures.
  10. Acknowledge outstanding members of the nephrology team with certificates of appreciation.
  11. Nominate outstanding colleagues for an award of excellence.
  12. Arrange a visit from an administrator to the unit.
  13. Bring in donuts, cake, punch, pizza…!
  14. Have a potluck lunch or a barbeque after work
  15. Renew your professional association memberships
  16. Bring in fresh flowers to the unit.
  17. Draw for hospital/CANNT T-shirts (available at www.cannt.ca)
  18. Send a press release to your local daily and weekly newspapers, radio stations and TV stations.
  19. Call your favorite radio talk show host or DJ, and ask him or her to give a special dedication to your nephrology staff.
  20. Invite students (nursing, dietitian, social work, pharmacy, etc.) to visit the workplace and learn about nephrology.