Christmas staff magazine

YOU’RE FAB!
Annie was blown away by the pledges we received
on fab change day. She said:
“In our trust we embody continuous improvement and we're
extremely proud of the culture we have created, empowering
every member of staff to suggest improvements and make a
difference to patient care.
“It is encouraging that the emphasis the organisation has made
to improve staff and patient experience is reflected in the pledges
we received. For example 12% were to make a warm and friendly
environment, 16% to support colleagues and 14% to support
patients. It’s incredible that despite being busy and working under
pressure, especially coming up to winter, ‘being positive’ was a
popular pledge theme with a ‘can do’ Northumbria culture.“
Annie Laverty,
director of patient
experience
Here are a few pledges that stood out for Annie...
Alison Appleby
Becky Clark
Sarah Lindman
Make a
difference on
returning to
nursing
Volunteer as often as
I can, do arts and
crafts with the patients
to brighten their day
Be a fab ambassador and
encourage my colleagues and
others to tell me about the
great work they are doing and
use social media to share our
work here
FAB CHANGE DAY 2016
Hundreds of members of staff have vowed to make a ‘fab’ difference to patient care as part
of a national day of action. For NHS Change Day - dubbed #FabChangeDay - on Wednesday
19 October, our colleagues pledged their support and committed to make one positive
change in the work place and, most importantly, to turn ideas into action.
This is really interesting,
I am keen to find out how
it was for Alison when she
returned to work.
Gill
Be cost cutting champion.
Reduce waste, be
mindful of the cost of
equipment, i.e. reduce
use of disposable finger
probe monitoring
It's brilliant that Gill is
conscious of this, cost
improvement and waste solutions
are something we can all think
about. What ca we do better and
can something be done in a more
cost effective way with no negative
impact on patient care?
I've been overwhelmed by
the kindness of our staff in
their pledges. I love Becky's
willingness to brighten the day
of her patients.
Robina Walton
Continue to be passionate
about cleanliness of the
ward. Our legacy to Rachel
Watson and her work in
infection control
Rachel was a much loved
member of staff who passed
away recently so it is heartwarming
to see a pledge to ensure
the ward environment is the
cleanest it can be.
One in five members of staff
pledged to support and celebrate
their colleagues' great work.
Sarah’s pledge reflects that
commitment and use of social
media is a great tool to share
success, encourage ideas and
promote good work.
Top pledge themes:
1. Supporting staff
2. Supporting patients
3. Creating a warm
friendly environment
4. Staff fitness and
wellbeing
5. Being positive
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