Other Titles
Leveraging an attitude of gratitude: Innovative strategies in improving health and wellness, enhancing workforce engagement, and participation in professional organizations [Symposium]
Abstract
Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015:
Building and sustaining a culture of safety, quality and accountability is a challenge in healthcare. Engagement data from national organizations oftentimes use questions about recognition and demonstrate that retention of staff is directly related to various types of recognition especially from their direct supervisor and those in authority. This program focuses on developing and implementing a simple yet straightforward program that encourage employees at all levels to recognize others for their work. This unique session started out as part of our Schwartz Rounds program to begin the new year. Based on positive feedback from the first year, we repeated the Attitude of Gratitude Program again a year later with a remarkable increase in participation and overwhelming positive feedback. Fostering a positive work environment requires continual improvement and this one approach to recognition has added value to teamwork and the patient experience.
Sigma Membership
Kappa
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Attitude of Gratitude, Interprofessional Collaboration, Teamwork
Recommended Citation
Brooks, Ann Marie T., "An attitude of gratitude program: Shining the light on the work environment" (2016). Convention. 104.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2015/presentations_2015/104
Conference Name
43rd Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Conference Year
2015
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An attitude of gratitude program: Shining the light on the work environment
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015:
Building and sustaining a culture of safety, quality and accountability is a challenge in healthcare. Engagement data from national organizations oftentimes use questions about recognition and demonstrate that retention of staff is directly related to various types of recognition especially from their direct supervisor and those in authority. This program focuses on developing and implementing a simple yet straightforward program that encourage employees at all levels to recognize others for their work. This unique session started out as part of our Schwartz Rounds program to begin the new year. Based on positive feedback from the first year, we repeated the Attitude of Gratitude Program again a year later with a remarkable increase in participation and overwhelming positive feedback. Fostering a positive work environment requires continual improvement and this one approach to recognition has added value to teamwork and the patient experience.
Description
43rd Biennial Convention 2015 Theme: Serve Locally, Transform Regionally, Lead Globally.