Create exceptional healthcare with deep meaning, intent

by Scott Kashman Do you ever ask yourself this question: Do you know who you are and what you are creating in your organization? My friend John likes to ask me this quite often. It always pushes me to think deeper, in a more mindful manner. Am I being intentional in my choices, clear on the desired outcomes and direct on expectations? Is our team doing the same? Last evening, I met with a few co-workers, a couple of their spouses and Yosaif August, a renowned author who designed Bedscapes--a scenic design tied in with music that helps create a more healing environment. August was here to celebrate our Women's Care-Birthing Suites' 25th anniversary. He developed an updated model with recycled soda bottles and utilized local pictures taken by Jenny, one of our social workers. We call it Bedscapes 7.0. It is has a stronger meaning and intent than just a design and music. What made this dinner interesting were the group's seriousness, playfulness and connectivity. While we all know each other at varying levels, it was amazing to see the strong bond and energy this group had collectively. We had three nurses, a life coach, a musician and a hospital administrator around the table. Throughout the dinner, we discussed the significance of 9/11, now 12 years later. This was such a tragic day and one that brought together so many from around the nation and even the world towards a shared vision, a shared purpose, a shared time of healing. On this tragic day's anniversary, we are...
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