Guest Post: Spring ideas to woo physician support

by Sylvia Hoffman, RN

Chocolate bunnies, marshmallow chicks, and jelly beans all bring to mind the magic of springtime. Fill a clear bag with fake grass and a few candies, tie it with a ribbon and attach your business card.

You now have a great little thank you gift for your physicians and allied health professionals. We are all just children at heart and even the most serious surgeon will crack a smile when he sees the festive little treats. It doesn’t take a big budget to let someone know they are appreciated. Include a few documentation items, such as pocket cards, and hospital pens and now you are getting two for one—appreciation and education. This practice of passing out goodies can also be repeated for fall and winter holidays, keeping documentation fresh on the minds of your medical staff.

Keep your creative side open to suggestions when dealing with difficult doctors. Share your ideas with others and together, everyone can reap the rewards.

Editor's note: Hoffman, at the time of this article's release, was a CDIS in Tampa Florida. She has been a nurse for more than 20 years and enjoys writing, painting, and travelling.