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Coming together as a team, let's take a moment to pause (10 secs), and let's begin with a quote from...
The Gospel of Mark - "Some men came carrying a paralyzed man but could not get inside, so they made an opening in the roof above Jesus and then lowered the man down. When Jesus saw how faithful they had been, he said to the paralyzed man, Son, your sins are forgiven."
And from...
Nelson Mandela - "It always seems impossible until it's done."
These quotes show the value of Advocation for others. Being an advocate is a great way to live Excellence, making it real in our lives today! So, as we reflect today, let's refresh our memories on the meaning of Excellence, and take a closer look at how being an advocate brings it to life.
Excellence
Excellence means, high standards of service and performance.
We know there are many ways to live Excellence; so let's focus on just one, Appreciation.
Advocate
Being an Advocate means, To support or defend someone as you would yourself.
So let's ask ourselves this question ...
How do we ease the burden of those in need of our care? Pause 10-20 sec before moving on.
I'd like to invite us all to be an Advocate today by...
Thinking about our role in each patient's story.
Being an Advocate isn't new to CHRISTUS Health, in fact, we see this same type of Excellence in our heritage...
Did you know that Mother Madeline, the first superior of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word of San Antonio, could neither read nor write, and had no nursing experience? Nonetheless, she opened the Santa Rosa Infirmary in 1869 with the purpose of serving "all persons without distinction of nationality or creed."
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for this time to pause and reflect on living excellence by advocating for our patients. Give us the courage as well to make "openings in the roof" by which patients can experience your healing touch In Your name we pray. Amen.
The Gospel of Mark - "Some men came carrying a paralyzed man but could not get inside, so they made an opening in the roof above Jesus and then lowered the man down. When Jesus saw how faithful they had been, he said to the paralyzed man, Son, your sins are forgiven."
And from...
Nelson Mandela - "It always seems impossible until it's done."
Excellence
Excellence means, high standards of service and performance.
Advocate
Being an Advocate means, To support or defend someone as you would yourself.
How do we ease the burden of those in need of our care? Pause 10-20 sec before moving on.
Thinking about our role in each patient's story.
Did you know that Mother Madeline, the first superior of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word of San Antonio, could neither read nor write, and had no nursing experience? Nonetheless, she opened the Santa Rosa Infirmary in 1869 with the purpose of serving "all persons without distinction of nationality or creed."
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for this time to pause and reflect on living excellence by advocating for our patients. Give us the courage as well to make "openings in the roof" by which patients can experience your healing touch In Your name we pray. Amen.
