b'Celebrating the Year of the NurseChristine L. Kippley, RN, MBA, NE-BC,CCM, VP Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing OfficerThis year, it was especially important toled a Blessing of the Hands in theremembered and honored the lives lost take the time to celebrate our hard- lobby and units. We distributed flowerwith a special Candlelight Ceremony. working nurses. During Nurses Weekpens and cards, and I had the privilegeThe week ended with a sing-a-long to 2020, we hosted some exceptionalto read a poem I wrote to honor ourHere Comes the Sun in the lobby.events for them to enjoy! Our Chaplainincredible team. On May 7th, we Team Lavender: Were Still Here for You!Tara Anglim LCSW-R, ACHP-SW, Senior Director, Patient & Family Centered Care, Caregivers CenterTeam Lavender is a conscious, plannedFor questions or assistance, contactnew Admitting office) has also been response to care for our colleaguesTeam Lavender at extension 4400 converted to a Team Lavender recharge who provide emotional, physical,room for staff. If you are having a hard and spiritual peer support. They areday, please utilize this space to relax comprised of interdisciplinary teamfor up to 15 minutes. The door is tap-in members who have volunteered tobadge access. While youre there, please provide peer support to their colleagueshelp yourself to a Team Lavender care in times of crisis, stress, and trauma.bag.If youre in need of support, you canWe ask that you continue to follow best identify any one of our Team Lavenderpractices for safety by following our members by looking for their badgetwo-person limit in the recharge room. plaque. Please practice social distancing and The Caregivers Centers multipurposeseat yourself at least six feet apart from room (the door across from theyour colleague.11'