Have you ever heard of National Hospital Week? Learn more about it here and how you can show your appreciation.

1. EMERGENCY
THE IMPORTANCE OF
NATIONAL HOSPITAL WEEK

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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.
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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/
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Great Job!
Thank You!
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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