Physician, presenter, quality improvement nerd Snow shovel developer and story collector
Many meetings I have with leaders about building in a palliative approach for each of us as we become more frail often goes like this... They will tell me a story of how our system didn't honour a family member or friends wishes/ didn't ask/ how they went through dreadful crisis. Then there is usually a pause. After the pause the leader in their sector usually says we cant change because it's not yet a "priority". Or that "we" don't yet have the "data" to change our system. How awfully sad. That transparency and kindness has to be a "system priority" or burnout, tears and overcapacity isn't yet seen as data for changing those priorities. Or that we pivoted on a dime for an invisible virus. For our feeling of fear. Yet we deny our other emotions, feelings and the very essence of our stories. Deny each other. The absolute certainty of our own feelings and our future. Denied. And then the meeting goes into "not me" so "not we" so "not soon" but definitely what "we all will need sometime".... so sad. Feelings are our seed for opportunities. We do have to act. "We" starts with me. Me and you doing what our feelings tell us are the right thing to do. Bravely honouring feelings before paying homage to where a broken system tells you how to warehouse your or each others stories, passion and feelings. Because there's never a better time like now. Thanks Hanlie du Plessis for the nudge... Interior Health Authority Government of Canada Government of British Columbia Curiosity, Frailty & Palliative Care Project Divisions of Family Practice #WMTY #leadership #feelings Health Quality BC
Working with senior hospital clinicians to help them prevent burnout so that they can rediscover balance and joy at work.
Florence Nightingale’s quote, emphasises the importance of translating emotions and intentions into meaningful actions. Nightingale, known for her pioneering work in nursing, believed that simply expressing feelings was insufficient. Instead, she advocated for channeling these emotions into tangible efforts that produce positive outcomes. This perspective highlights a pragmatic approach to life, where the value lies not in what we say, but in what we do. It serves as a reminder that impactful change and progress come from active engagement and purposeful deeds! It starts with a conversation. DM me to have a chat.