Promoting and facilitating high quality care standards for dialysis and kidney transplant patients
in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.
Main phone (816) 880-9990
Patient toll free (800) 444-9965
Main fax (816) 880-9088
Data fax (816) 880-1775
7306 NW Tiffany Springs Pky. Suite 230 Kansas City, MO 64153
In Search of Pleasant Workdays
Sarah Yelton, RN, CNN
Cathy Long, BA, RHIT
Heartland Kidney Network
What Makes a Pleasant Day?
- One definition could be: The ability to do my work well and interact with others in a positive manner within an environment that promotes efficiency.
Doing My Work: Tips for Efficiency
- Prioritize tasks (may need clarification from supervisor).
- Gather needed supplies.
- If possible perform hardest tasks early in the day (this leaves extra time to complete if needed).
- Don’t procrastinate"do "it".
Interacting Positively With People
- Treat the other person as you would want to be treated.
- Don’t forget to say "please" and "thank you".
- Always use good telephone manners.
- Remember to speak to others.
- Actively listen.
- Don’t allow someone else to determine what your mood will be. You have a choice.
Efficient Environment
- Get organized (wastes less time looking for things).
- Eliminate clutter (keep only what is necessary).
- Be sure you have the supplies needed.
- If you get it out, put it away.
High Maintenance Co-Workers (AKA: People that "drain you").
- You cannot be all things to all people.
- Say "yes" when your heart tells you to.
- Say "no" when your gut tells you to.
- You are not responsible for someone else.
- There are "givers" and "takers". Don’t allow the "takers" to overwhelm you.
You Determine How Your Day Will Be
- Circumstances may be out of your control, but how you react to them is within your control!