It is often the simplest of gestures that speak volumes in showing one’s gratitude. We all have people in our lives who inspire us and generally just make life better by being in it.
The Lab staff at VJH wanted to recognize the positive and friendly relationship they experience with their Emergency room colleagues and decided to surprise them by filling their ER lunchroom freezer with ice cream treats plus covering the room’s interior with colored notes of gratitude and thanks.
The gesture was one example of the growing “Us Care” initiative in action within the hospital. This initiative is a new focus that promotes collectively working together to nurture a hospital culture of caring and that enables staff to foster joy at work which ultimately translates into better patient care.