I wasn't given a lot of time but thought the challenge sounded fun and ... well, challenging.
When I worked on the pictures, I had a moment of frustration with one of the managers (who I have been less than impressed with in the past) who told me she was fine with me coming to take pictures but she couldn't see how "photographs will tell the story." She was very resistant through the entire conversation on the phone as well as while doing the photo shoot! I finally told her, "this is what I do; tell stories through pictures, so let me do what I do best." She left me alone after that. :)
All the other managers, though, were fantastic and immediately caught the vision and were asking me to try this shot and that angle and this room and that employee. Many had their staff "be the patient" so that we could get pictures of patient interaction. It was really fun.
When I put the pictures to the music that was written and sung by Jake Hendriksen (of Jake of the Web) , I was moved by the emotion of the song and the pictures I had collected and I really think it tells the story I wanted it to tell.
It was presented on Thursday by Hospital Administration to the hospital leaders through the LDI.
Here's the video/slide show:
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
University of Utah Hospital Photoshoots
I was honored to be asked to put together a slide show for the Leadership Development Institute (LDI)at the University of Utah Hospital. The LDI is an all day training and motivation for all directors, managers and supervisors at the University Hospital. I used to attend when it included other leaders (like trainers) but the size has been reduced to leaders in a management role. The LDI theme was based on making change for a continued better perception.
The slide show I was asked to create was to include pictures that may or may not already exist from the public affairs office. It would also need to include pictures I would take. The pictures were to be compiled to tell the story of the growth, both physical as well as in the caliber of employee, of the University Hospital since it opened it's door in the 1960s.
I met with the public affairs office (which is a job I want to have in the future) and given many amazing pictures. I tracked down pictures of the University before it opened and the various expansion projects.
I emailed managers who were identified as leading groups that are increasing their patient satisfaction scores. I was surprised at the low number of response by these managers to be recognized through pictures in this way. The ones that did respond, however, were amazing, and it was clear why their teams are doing so well in the eyes of our patients.
Here are some of my favorite pictures taken during the several days I met with various floors, units and departments.
From UNI, a couple of pictures:
From NAC unit at the main hospital:
More from UNI (housekeeping staff):
Huntsman Hospital:
The slide show I was asked to create was to include pictures that may or may not already exist from the public affairs office. It would also need to include pictures I would take. The pictures were to be compiled to tell the story of the growth, both physical as well as in the caliber of employee, of the University Hospital since it opened it's door in the 1960s.
I met with the public affairs office (which is a job I want to have in the future) and given many amazing pictures. I tracked down pictures of the University before it opened and the various expansion projects.
I emailed managers who were identified as leading groups that are increasing their patient satisfaction scores. I was surprised at the low number of response by these managers to be recognized through pictures in this way. The ones that did respond, however, were amazing, and it was clear why their teams are doing so well in the eyes of our patients.
Here are some of my favorite pictures taken during the several days I met with various floors, units and departments.
From UNI, a couple of pictures:
From NAC unit at the main hospital:
More from UNI (housekeeping staff):
Huntsman Hospital:
Mom's Retirement Party
My sisters, bother and I threw my mom a retirement party. We rented a house and hired a caterer and invited the people who have been in my mom's life as she has developed her career.
My mom went to the University of Utah for her bachelor's degree when I was nine years old. I remember the rough years that followed; the poor years where we couldn't afford to buy clothes or shoes even from Kmart. DI and hand me downs were our source.
As a kid we had to take her word for it that it would be worth it. She wasn't wrong. Life changed dramatically once she finished her schooling and was hired on at the VA. She was a charge nurse, head nurse and a nurse manager.
She finished her masters degree in June of 1994 (a week before I left of my mission) and has worked in the Dialysis unit since that time.
Because of her time at the VA, we, in our family, harbor special feelings toward our vets and the service they have provided this country, and how much they deserve as a result of that service. Because of her time in the Dialysis unit, I have greater mercy for patients not only on dialysis but in other life changing medical situations.
I've thought a lot about how life is what it is because of my mom's courage and gumption. She came to this country having lost her own mother, with nothing more than a suit case of clothes. She left her family, language, culture...everything to come to a completely new, unknown life! What a scary and daunting feeling that must have been for her, a young woman in her early 20s. (sorry, friends, but a mission is not even close to the same reality she faced) More than 40 years later, who would have known the legacy she would build!? The one she will continue to be able to build with her family.
Congratulations, Mom! I love you! We all look up to you! I know we are all so proud of you! We look forward to helping you with your new life.
My amazing family (minus my amazing sister who is in Spain):
My mom went to the University of Utah for her bachelor's degree when I was nine years old. I remember the rough years that followed; the poor years where we couldn't afford to buy clothes or shoes even from Kmart. DI and hand me downs were our source.
As a kid we had to take her word for it that it would be worth it. She wasn't wrong. Life changed dramatically once she finished her schooling and was hired on at the VA. She was a charge nurse, head nurse and a nurse manager.
She finished her masters degree in June of 1994 (a week before I left of my mission) and has worked in the Dialysis unit since that time.
Because of her time at the VA, we, in our family, harbor special feelings toward our vets and the service they have provided this country, and how much they deserve as a result of that service. Because of her time in the Dialysis unit, I have greater mercy for patients not only on dialysis but in other life changing medical situations.
I've thought a lot about how life is what it is because of my mom's courage and gumption. She came to this country having lost her own mother, with nothing more than a suit case of clothes. She left her family, language, culture...everything to come to a completely new, unknown life! What a scary and daunting feeling that must have been for her, a young woman in her early 20s. (sorry, friends, but a mission is not even close to the same reality she faced) More than 40 years later, who would have known the legacy she would build!? The one she will continue to be able to build with her family.
Congratulations, Mom! I love you! We all look up to you! I know we are all so proud of you! We look forward to helping you with your new life.
My amazing family (minus my amazing sister who is in Spain):
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Football, Canning and Kiddies!
What a crazy Saturday!!!! Crazy busy!!!!
We picked up our Bountiful Basket then went to Park City to watch Collin's playoff football game. They didn't win, but it's the first time this team has made it to the playoffs, so that's a pretty big accomplishment. It was snowy and cold so we were happy to have the end of a game. :)
I canned Salsa today. I haven't done any canning this season, so I picked up 20 pounds of tomatoes. I made one of the two batches I'll be making. This batch is a mild/medium batch and it is delicious!
I'll can another batch tomorrow; that batch will be HOT and include a ghost pepper and several habaneros. Eric likes his HOT salsa, so I thought I'd make a truly hot salsa for him.
Finally, after all the craziness of the day, I have Collin, Elise and Andrew staying the night at my house tonight. I love it when they are here. We have a lot of fun playing video games and chatting. I adore these amazing kids and have loved watching them grow up.
We picked up our Bountiful Basket then went to Park City to watch Collin's playoff football game. They didn't win, but it's the first time this team has made it to the playoffs, so that's a pretty big accomplishment. It was snowy and cold so we were happy to have the end of a game. :)
I canned Salsa today. I haven't done any canning this season, so I picked up 20 pounds of tomatoes. I made one of the two batches I'll be making. This batch is a mild/medium batch and it is delicious!
I'll can another batch tomorrow; that batch will be HOT and include a ghost pepper and several habaneros. Eric likes his HOT salsa, so I thought I'd make a truly hot salsa for him. Finally, after all the craziness of the day, I have Collin, Elise and Andrew staying the night at my house tonight. I love it when they are here. We have a lot of fun playing video games and chatting. I adore these amazing kids and have loved watching them grow up.
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