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Engaging staff in the change process.

Jane Brookes1

  • 1Nottingham Children's Hospital, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

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|October 8, 2011
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Staff on a children's hospital acute ward participated in an appreciative awayday. This initiative aimed to enhance morale, elevate care standards, and foster staff engagement in improving the ward environment.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Healthcare Management
  • Organizational Psychology

Background:

  • Acute pediatric wards face challenges in maintaining high staff morale and engagement.
  • Continuous improvement of the ward environment is crucial for effective patient care.
  • Leadership strategies play a significant role in staff motivation and performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on an awayday event for staff on an acute pediatric ward.
  • To evaluate the impact of an appreciative leadership approach on staff morale and ownership.
  • To explore methods for transforming the ward environment through staff motivation.

Main Methods:

  • An appreciative awayday event was organized for ward staff.
  • The approach focused on positive reinforcement and collaborative goal-setting.
  • Qualitative reporting by the ward sister on the event's execution and perceived outcomes.

Main Results:

  • The awayday successfully boosted staff morale.
  • An increased sense of ownership among staff regarding ward transformation was observed.
  • The appreciative approach facilitated motivation for improving the ward environment.

Conclusions:

  • Appreciative leadership strategies can be effective in enhancing staff morale and engagement in pediatric settings.
  • Staff motivation is key to driving positive changes in the clinical environment.
  • Awayday events can serve as valuable tools for team building and strategic development in healthcare wards.