Management We Need You - STAT!

Another grueling week has passed at work, and medical staff has now concluded that this is truly a crisis situation. As some have stated, "it's sink or swim time." With recent developments involving management, we are all coming to the realization that a major team effort is mandatory in order to make it through some tough times.

I recently ran across a saying by JFK that I have posted above about crises - danger/opportunity. It is obvious that some co-workers looked at the situation and saw only danger. These are the few who have "abandoned ship" or moved on to "greener pastures." The remaining staff have apparently seen this as the opposite - a time full of opportunities; a chance to grow as a team.

And the team effort has been impressive! Staff members have been volunteering for extra shifts to help with coverage. Communication has vastly improved. Laughter & smiles are returning. Overall there seems to be a sense of relief and a willingness to "make it work." It has been refreshing to see the "old team" back in action.

It has been an unfortunate chain of events, but has resulted in a better team environment. Hopefully this next year brings even more opportunities for growth & team development. I believe that the only place to go from here is UP.

Peace, Love & Happiness in tough times!

Dream Deferred

"What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up
Like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore--
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over--
like a syrupy sweet?
Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.
Or does it explode?"

~L. Hughes

Sometimes, no matter how many times you think it, wish it, or say it....delusional dreams will not become reality. I know this may pop a few bubbles out there, but facts are facts and life continues on.