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Gratitude in Unexpected Places As hospital clinicians, we often find ourselves immersed in the intensity of our work, focused on delivering the best care possible. Yet, amidst the chaos, it's the unexpected moments of gratitude that truly touch our hearts. Recently, I received an email from ICU. I assumed it was an update with bad news about a patient. Instead, patient's relative had left me a book we had coincidentally discussed during the pre-operative assessment! Such a simple gesture that spoke volumes. It reminded me of the profound connections we forge with patients and their families, even in the most challenging times. As an anaesthetist, I'm part of the "Forgotten tribe," often working behind the scenes. My duty to cause amnesia and dull the senses. But not the soul. It is these moments of connection, these small tokens of appreciation, that remind me why I do what I do. Gratitude has a way of bridging gaps and fostering compassion. It's in these moments that we find solace and strength to continue our important work. We can never underestimate the power of gratitude, no matter how small the gesture. Let's continue to connect, to empathise, and to make a difference in the lives of those we serve and the colleagues standing shoulder to shoulder with us.

There is a lot of advice online that locum staff share with their peers and we’ve picked out some key pieces that locum optometrists should know before their shifts. 👇 ✅ Research the referral guidelines or criteria and the pathways for the area you are working in. If you are new to that area the paths may be different to where you’ve previously worked. ✅ Visit the area’s local optical committee website - find out referral guidelines, how to refer, pathways, email or fax etc. You can’t be doing this when a patient is sitting in front of you. ✅ Get to know the staff in practices you visit - they want their patients/local communities to have the best service so work with them. ✅ Don't be afraid to ask questions - they’re the experts in the practices. Ask where things are and patient requirements. Is there anything you would add to this list for new locum optometrists? 🤝

Have you ever wondered what it's like to work a shift in the emergency department (ED)? In our blog, check out a day-in-the-life glance at MultiCare Covington Medical Center's ED team. 

For all you mama’s out there that are nurses and doctors.  Here’s a tip to consider that will change your life today.   Our minds leave things vague and the target is moving.  What I have learned is that we like to do all things and be good at all the things.  YES and FAIR!  Me too!! SO fun! Let’s start with the goal that can be in the back of our mind, taking up mind time AND we can close the chapter on it for now.  HERE it is: “I want to be a good mom.” You already are.   I bet your brain randomly measures lots you do against that. Well, as I said, you can close that chapter because if you really want evidence that you are a good mom ask your kids and they will tell you how much they adore you.  They will tell you if they need anything different from you. (besides candy all day and you never going to work). Love nailing these goals with you! Imagine the freedom of not having to worry about this again!  You may think that will cause you to be a bad mom-nope. Will give you so much relief and bring you closer with your kids.  If we want to know something we just get to ask.

We believe in the power of data. Getting the right information, to the right people, in the right way can and does act as a catalyst for change. #kudos to The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ and Craig Fisher for an example of how an annual report can be more than just a balance sheet summary but a real chance to showcase the impact you make. #impact #reporting #dataanalytics

A masterclass in positioning: Night Nurse The scientists had been briefed to create an effective cold and flu medicine. They succeeded but with one unwanted side effect: severe drowsiness. Then a genius marketer came up with an idea. ‘If we position the product as a night-time remedy, the drowsiness isn’t a problem – it’s a unique selling point.' So, Night Nurse now isn't just a remedy for cold and flu, but it also helps people to sleep through the night. In peace. And that folks, is magic of positioning. From a side-effect to the name of the product: Night Nurse. It is. Fucking. Genius.