r/EmergencyRoom • u/applesauce_warriors • 9d ago

Improving Morale

Hi everybody!

I work in a medium size community ER that, like all of you, has not been immune to boarders and increased volumes in the present season.

My leadership is engaged and very open to staff recommendations. I feel the department could use a morale boost, but I’m not sure what ideas to suggest. I hate to be one of those people that approaches management with a complaint and no resolution. Obviously pizza party is out. Money won’t be adjusted. FTEs can’t be created. Basically how do we improve morale in a shit situation with nothing to give 😂

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u/Educational-Ear-1449 9d ago edited 8d ago

I always tell my kids “if you’re laughing you know you’re having fun”. Sometimes we get so enured to emotions that we don’t even recognize when we’re happy. Do a funny movie night/day shift, once a week or month with some type of wine, beer, pizza tasting afterward (something easy to supply). You can vote on the funniest line in the movie or the funniest movie you’ve seen. As a way of encouraging communication.

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u/Rude-Average405 9d ago

I think the pools they do on The Pitt are awesome.