The Importance of National Hospital Week
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National Hospital Week, celebrated from May 8-14, 2016, emphasizes the importance of recognizing healthcare workers for their dedication and exceptional service. The week, which dates back to 1921, encourages both hospitals and communities to show appreciation through various activities and initiatives. Highlighting the relationship between recognition and employee engagement, the document outlines strategies for effective appreciation and community involvement.
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- 1. EMERGENCY THE IMPORTANCE OF NATIONAL HOSPITAL WEEK
- 3. NATIONAL HOSPITAL WEEK: Why it matters and how you can show your appreciation
- 4. What’s the current state of the Healthcare industry today? An increase in demands for healthcare needs has led to an increase in jobs. In March 2016 alone, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that employment rose by 37,000 in healthcare. Furthermore, “In the last 12 months, employment in the health industry had increased by 183,000, accounting for about 36 percent of the job gain in healthcare over the same period.” In March 2016: • Ambulatory healthcare services added 27,000 jobs • Hospitals added 10,000 jobs • Home health care services added 10,000 jobs http://www.bls.gov/web/empsit/ceshighlights.pdf
- 5. As healthcare organizations react to an increasing workforce and demand, providing the highest levels of care to patients and their families remains a top priority. Now is the time to recognize the committed men and women and show appreciation for the great work and loving care they provide.
- 6. WHAT IS NATIONAL HOSPITAL WEEK? On May 8-14, 2016, hospitals around the country celebrate and recognize the men and women who every day work hard to deliver exceptional healthcare to the community. http://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/nhw/index.shtml
- 7. http://www.healthshare-tha.com/how-we-help/resources/Bells_CS_Hospital_Week.pdf National Hospital Week dates back to 1921 and the event was launched in Chicago, IL. National Hospital Week always falls on the week of Florence Nightingale’s Birthday (May 12). National Hospital Week has transitioned from health fairs and community events to becoming more focused on employee appreciation and recognition. DID YOU KNOW? 1921
- 8. http://www.octanner.com/content/dam/oc-tanner/documents/white-papers /2015_Cicero_WhitePaper_Drivers_of_Great_Work.pdf When employees get recognized and appreciated for the difference they make, they in fact do more “great work.” This “great work” inspires fellow employees and creates positive financial growth for the organization as a whole. APPRECIATE GREAT WORK = MORE GREAT WORK
- 9. http://www.octanner.com/content/dam/oc-tanner/documents/global-research/OCT- Performance-Recognition-White-Paper-Intl-Updated-2014-01-07.pdf Recent research commissioned by the O.C. Tanner Institute shows that employees who receive strong performance recognition are more likely to be highly engaged, more likely to perform at their maximum output, and more likely to develop innovative ways to improve their company. Further research shows that when asked, “What is the most important thing that your manager or company currently does (or could do) that would cause you to produce great work?” the answer by far, “recognize me.” For more information, please visit & download “What Causes People To Produce Great Work.” APPRECIATE GREAT WORK = MORE GREAT WORK
- 10. We’ve outlined how hospitals and the local community can participate in NATIONAL HOSPITAL WEEK.
- 11. 4 STRATEGIES FOR HOSPITAL EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION Hospitals should use this week to promote employee appreciation and show how much they value staff members. This recognition should include these four important tactics to be successful: Start the week with a message from leadership, then make sure leaders at all levels are around all week sharing the impact staff members make. Find ways to promote and celebrate peer-to-peer recognition as well, emphasizing the importance of teamwork in helping each other out. http://www.wphealthcarenews.com/hospital-workforce-recognition/ 1 2
- 12. 365 Great Job! Thank You! http://www.wphealthcarenews.com/hospital-workforce-recognition/ 4 STRATEGIES FOR HOSPITAL EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION Keep the appreciation going all year long. While the week is a great time to plan company-wide celebrations, make sure you have tools in place so recognition can happen every day. Make all recognition meaningful, personalized, and timely. 3 4
- 13. https://www.appointment-plus.com/articles/4_ways_to_celebrate_national_hospital_week.php 5 GREAT IDEAS FOR HOSPITAL WEEK 1. Give out company-wide symbolic gifts and/or merchandise 2. Write personalized thank you letters 3. Send an eButton to all team members 4. Host a hospital luncheon or party 5. Plan an employee outing/group activity/reception
- 14. GET THE COMMUNITY INVOLVED Recognition and appreciation doesn’t just have to come from the hospital staff. Here are some ways the community can get involved during National Hospital Week. Community members can: • Participate in the digital campaigns by posting pictures or retweeting statistics • Write thank you letters to doctors, nurses, and other workers at your local hospital • Visit hospital seminars, presentations, and showcases (if offered) • Donate to your local hospital
- 15. http://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/nhw/promo.shtml SPREAD AWARENESS In addition to employee recognition, hospitals should also focus on spreading awareness of National Hospital Week and share with the community how impactful their industry is. The American Hospital Association (AHA) has provided multiple digital campaigns for the 2016 week, which include: #MyHospital Campaign Submit photos and videos on social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.) with the #MyHospital hashtag. AHA will promote the shared media during National Hospital Week. 1
- 16. http://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/nhw/promo.shtml SPREAD AWARENESS Image Takeover: Replace your social media profile images with the hospital “H” during National Hospital Week. Key Message to Tweet/Retweet: AHA will be tweeting statistics during National Hospital Week and is encouraging organizations’ Twitter profiles to tweet/retweet the statistics to raise awareness, using the hashtag #HospitalWeek 2 3
- 17. Taking the time to celebrate National Hospital Week matters Every day these men and women go above and beyond in saving lives and creating new stories of hope. By showing our appreciation, we reinforce how much their great work matters.
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- 19. O.C. TANNER AND THE O.C. TANNER INSTITUTEO.C. TANNER AND THE O.C. TANNER INSTITUTE O.C. Tanner, on the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the second year in a row in 2016, helps organizations create great work environments by inspiring and appreciating great work. Thousands of clients globally use the company’s cloud-based technology, tools, awards, and education services to engage talent, increase performance, drive goals, and create experiences that fuel the human spirit. Learn more at octanner.com. The O.C. Tanner Institute regularly commissions research and provides a global forum for exchanging ideas about recognition, engagement, leadership, culture, human values, and sound business principles.
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