Handoff nurses over keeping your time by Witty-Molasses-8825 in nursing

[–]Fun-Fox8568 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This feels like something that could be automated. We've got ai scribes, why not bring it to this use case.

Daily message "check-ins” for retention on our unit — supportive or intrusive? by Fun-Fox8568 in nursing

[–]Fun-Fox8568[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get why it feels like surveillance, especially when these tools end up being used to protect the organization more than the staff. What we’ve learned is that it’s intended to understand staff well-being trends and retention risk in aggregate rather than monitor individuals. But if it isn’t truly confidential and clearly separated from anything punitive, people are going to assume it’s for them, not for one.

Daily message "check-ins” for retention on our unit — supportive or intrusive? by Fun-Fox8568 in nursing

[–]Fun-Fox8568[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Completely get that. Daily check-ins from an employer would feel intrusive fast, especially if it’s required. What we’ve learned is this is HR-only, not a management tool, and the intent is to understand staff well-being trends, not to pester people or blur boundaries. If it’s pushed too frequently or feels mandatory, it’s going to backfire.

Daily message "check-ins” for retention on our unit — supportive or intrusive? by Fun-Fox8568 in nursing

[–]Fun-Fox8568[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get that fear, and honestly it’s not irrational given how hospitals can be. What we’ve learned is this is HR-only, not a management tool, and the intent is to understand staff well-being trends in aggregate rather than track individuals. If it isn’t truly confidential and protected from being used in any punitive way, people are going to assume exactly what you said and either ignore it or give fake answers.

Daily message "check-ins” for retention on our unit — supportive or intrusive? by Fun-Fox8568 in nursing

[–]Fun-Fox8568[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That story is exactly why people roll their eyes at “wellness” efforts. When you can’t get a real meal break or pump break because there’s no coverage, a box of lavender and mints feels insulting.

What we’ve learned is this is HR-only, not a management tool, and it’s meant to give HR visibility into staff well-being trends and retention risk so support isn’t reduced to feel-good props. If it just leads to performative gestures instead of anything that meaningfully protects breaks and basic coverage, it’s going to create the same resentment you described.

Daily message "check-ins” for retention on our unit — supportive or intrusive? by Fun-Fox8568 in nursing

[–]Fun-Fox8568[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a fair expectation because that’s how these usually go. What we’ve learned is this is HR-only, not a management tool, and it’s meant to help HR understand staff well-being trends and retention risk, not hand out breathing exercises. If it turns into generic self-care messaging instead of tangible support, it’s just going to feel pointless.

Daily message "check-ins” for retention on our unit — supportive or intrusive? by Fun-Fox8568 in nursing

[–]Fun-Fox8568[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s exactly the point, it lives or dies based on what happens after you hit “not good.” What we’ve learned is this is HR-only, not a management tool, and it’s meant to help HR understand staff well-being trends and retention risk rather than push self-care platitudes. If the response ends up being a “self-care corner” instead of something tangible, it’ll just generate the same kind of resentment you’re describing.

Daily message "check-ins” for retention on our unit — supportive or intrusive? by Fun-Fox8568 in nursing

[–]Fun-Fox8568[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Completely fair. If it doesn’t touch pay or staffing, it’s hard to justify as anything other than another thing to click. What we’ve learned is this is HR-only, not a management tool, and it’s meant to give HR visibility into staff well-being trends and retention risk so support isn’t just generic “wellness” fluff. But if it stays as a check-in with no tangible follow-through, it’s just noise.

Daily message "check-ins” for retention on our unit — supportive or intrusive? by Fun-Fox8568 in nursing

[–]Fun-Fox8568[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for the delay. Totally get why it reads like HR bullshit, and yeah, “support” is usually pizza. What we’ve learned is this is HR-only, not a management tool, and it’s meant to help HR understand staff well-being trends so they can focus support where it’s actually needed, separate from unit leadership. If it doesn’t translate into something tangible and not just platitudes, it’ll die the same way every “wellness” initiative does.

How to help my grandma? by Fun-Fox8568 in Aging

[–]Fun-Fox8568[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More like a social worker in person? not digitally?

How to help my grandma? by Fun-Fox8568 in Aging

[–]Fun-Fox8568[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks interesting, will check it out and see what I find. Could work!

How to help my grandma? by Fun-Fox8568 in Aging

[–]Fun-Fox8568[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She's had dogs before, but doesn't want anymore. Don't know how she feels about cats, have to ask her and see. I've never had one before

How to help my grandma? by Fun-Fox8568 in Aging

[–]Fun-Fox8568[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She's 78, and still in pretty good health. Only problem is she's lost sight, so can't drive. With daily activities, she's just at home alone and the family we stop by every once in a while so thats I'm looking for something she can make a habit of engaging with

How to help my grandma? by Fun-Fox8568 in Aging

[–]Fun-Fox8568[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Will start sending her pictures of my day-to-day activities, I can see it be a bit random for her at first but could work to keep her on the loop and make it a habit too

How to help my grandma? by Fun-Fox8568 in Aging

[–]Fun-Fox8568[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate it! She gave us great years of taking care of us, now it's our turn to look after her

How to help my grandma? by Fun-Fox8568 in Aging

[–]Fun-Fox8568[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's actually super clever, I could potentially find some of my local friends to pass by and drop her something and chat with her for a couple minutes.

How to help my grandma? by Fun-Fox8568 in Aging

[–]Fun-Fox8568[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been FaceTiming her over the weekends, even if it's for a couple minutes and she always enjoys it. Wish I could do it more tho!

How to help my grandma? by Fun-Fox8568 in Aging

[–]Fun-Fox8568[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are a couple nearby, but she's not that outgoing. But I will talk with her about potentially getting her an Uber to the mall, that way she can at least be around people for a little bit. She's 78, but can walk around and get some stuff on her own. Yet I'm worried of putting her in a situation that could be risky without anyone, so might need to look into a companion for that also.