Nephrology Health Care Professionals Day

September 18, 2013

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September 19, 2012

    

What Happened Across the Country in 2012?

Peterborough Regional Health "wanted to share some pictures of the wonderful day we had here in Peterborough celebrating National Nephrology Professionals Day.  We started the morning by placing posters around the hospitals and decorating the unit.  You will note a wall that is filled with patient comments about the quality of care they receive and the entire team that works to pull it all together.  Coffee and cookies greeted staff and a pizza lunch was/will be held with the day, evening and weekend shift.  Our VP came up and distributed memo pads that say "thank you for everything you do" and a pen.  Our president blogged about the team recognizing their amazing efforts.  We've left he Patient comment wall up as many people stop and read the comments they are wonderful!"

Sheldon M. Chumir Health Center in Calgary Alberta had a "huge potluck lunch at our clinic with a great turnout.."

Laura Caines from Western Health Care Corporation in Corner Brook, NF told us "All the staff celebrated in our unit.  Our Patient Care Coordinator presented an inservice on Acid/Base Balance and brought goodies to snack on.  I made home-made raisin tea biscuits hot out of the oven for coffee break.  A good day was had by all!!!!!!!!!!"

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:

 

Nephrology Health Care Professionals Day since 2007

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
  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.