Nephrology Healthcare Professionals Day
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Mercredi, le 15 septembre 2010
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:
How we celebrated Nephrology Healthcare Professionals Day
2009
Bonjour tout le monde,
Afin de souligner la Journée des professionnels de la santé en Néphrologie, le 16 septembre dernier, l'équipe multidisciplinaire de l'unité de dialyse de l'Hôpital Général de Montréal s'est réunie pour célébrer l'évènement. Gâteau, café, sourire et bonne humeur étaient au rendez-vous!
Ce fût un très agréable et je tiens à remercier tout les membres de l'équipe qui ont participé aux festivités!
C.est un rendez-vous pour l'an prochain!!!
Hello everyone,
Here at the Montreal General Hospital, we made something special to celebrate the Nephrology Health worker day on September 16th. The multidisciplinary team met for a cake and coffee on our dialysis unit. We had a great time together!
Special thanks to all the staff members who participated to the celebrations. It was great!
We will mark our calendar for next year!
Amélie Dumont Clinician Nurse, C Neph ( C )
Quebec Vice President / CANNT
Peritoneal dialysis clinic
Montreal General Hospital
(514) 934-8039
amelie.dumont@muhc.mcgill.ca
2008
Photos from Capital Health , Halifax, Nova Scotia - Nephrology Health Care Professionals Day 2007.
Those teams members that were present included:
- Physicians
- RNs, LPNs, Nurse Practitioners
- Health Services Managers
- Director of Renal Services
- CEO of Hospital
- Dieticians
- Social workers
- Ward clerks
- Renal assistants
- Secretary
- Data Entry clerks
- Biomedical technicians
The event included a few speeches on the quality of work that is provided here within the renal program at Capital Health. We enjoyed cake and juice. A draw was also held for two flowering plants.
September 19th was designated as the first Canadian Nephrology Health Care Professionals Day as a day when those involved with the care of patients with chronic kidney disease to be acknowledged for their contributions and impact of their care on patients and families.
To mark the Canadian Nephrology Health Care Professionals Day, the Southern Alberta Renal Program (SARP) created Recognition Awards not only to recognize nurses, but also the whole care team. The awards recognize those nominated by the care teams as leaders or mentors or those with a focus on patients, families and teams or those beyond SARP who contribute in a significant way.
This year over 120 individuals were nominated for their outstanding contributions to SARP. Winners were announced during celebration events that occurred on each of the units and names published in Calgary Health Region publications and on the SARP website.
Last September 19, 2007, we (Renal Unit and D2 Nephrology acute care unit ) got together for afternoon tea and coffee and got the chance to tell everybody how each one did a job well done during the past years.
Sunneybrook Health Sciences Center, North York, Ontario
We celebrated the day on September 20th. We had a motivational speaker from Newfoundland speak about caring for yourself. This was followed by a lovely buffet dinner with wine. A running slide show of all staff ran during most of the evening. Sherry MacPhee, Nephrology Regional Manager recognized staff who had taken courses, worked on projects, received degrees, passed the certification exams, participated on boards etc...and also highlighted the programs achievements and activities. An annual nursing award of excellence was also presented and this was a first time award which coincided nicely with the nephrology day. Everyone in our program was invited, from environmental service workers, aides. secretaries, patient workers, biomedical(our techs),social workers, pharmacists, LPNs RNs and of course doctors. Satellite unit staff were included as well. 66 attended but I'm sure more will come next year. We also provided pizza on the 19th, to celebrate that day as well. I think it is so great to recognize everyone in nephrology. A great initiative.
St. John Regional Hospital, Saint John, New BrunswickNephrology Healthcare Professionals Day
Wednesday, September 19, 2007, will be the first Nephrology Healthcare Professionals Day. The theme of this inaugural event is "Celebrate Working Together". A team of nephrology nurses, technologists, social workers, dietitians, and pharmacists have come together to develop ideas to remind all those within the nephrology field to set aside some time on that day to celebrate working together.
One of the definite advantages of a career in nephrology is the interrelationship with the many different disciplines. How many times in a day does a nephrology healthcare professional rely on their fellow team members? The new nephrology nurse who needs help understanding the renal diet, the aging nephrology patient who is contemplating stopping dialysis, the pharmacy student considering a career in nephrology, the social worker trying to learn the benefits of different dialysis modalities, the list is endless of how we help each other. And for what reason? The passion that we all have for the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Take this day to remind each other of how much we appreciate them. Find a special way to celebrate. Check the following websites for ideas on how to celebrate: www.cannt.ca www.dietitians.ca www.cansw.org www.renalpharmacists.net