Body And Mind

Remind your respiratory professionals that they need to look out for their own wellness, not just that of others. On Monday, prepare fruit smoothies for your respiratory department. On Tuesday, pass out “Attitude Is Everything!” Stress Balls to promote a healthy mental state. On Wednesday, have trays of vegetables available. On Thursday, distribute “Attitude Is Everything!” Stationery Sets. And on Friday, serve whole-grain English muffins with low-fat cream cheese.

Fact Or Fiction?

“Two Truths And A Lie” has become a popular game for recognition weeks. In this activity, participants turn in three statements about themselves. Two of the statements are true; one is made up. Everyone tries to pick out the untrue statement from each person. Organize this game for your respiratory therapists. Present a “Respiratory Care: Making Life Better With Every Breath” Deluxe Duffle Bag or Deluxe Briefcase Bag to the therapist who identifies the highest number of false statements.

Autumn Activities

Treat your respiratory staff to a fall festival, regardless of whether there’s a traditional fall season in your part of the country. Begin by decorating with fall leaves and colors. Arrange for attendees to roast hot dogs and marshmallows on sticks, either by building a real fire outside or setting up a grill. Serve spiced tea and hot chocolate in Respiratory Care Message Tumblers. Add even more warmth by holding drawings for “Respiratory Care: Making Life Better With Every Breath” Microfleece Blankets.

Meet Your Co-Workers

Here’s a National Respiratory Care Week activity that enables your respiratory therapists to meet people in other areas of your facility. Start by taking individual digital pictures of non-respiratory care staff. Make sure no I.D. badges are showing. Print the pictures and evenly distribute them among your therapists. Tell these “contestants” that to receive a prize, they must find the people pictured and get them to autograph their photos. Use Retractable I.D. Badge Holders as prizes that can be proudly worn.

What A Beautiful Baby

Liven up your recognition week by having your respiratory care professionals bring in baby pictures of themselves. Create a bulletin board to display the pictures. Let everyone, including non-respiratory employees, guess who’s who. If you need more photos to make it challenging, ask people in other departments to contribute. Give prizes to the top scorers, one from the respiratory staff and one from other departments. Umbrellas and Satin Touch Travel Tumblers make practical prizes.

Slice Of Gratitude

As a thank you to your respiratory staff, combine the fun of a pizza party with sensible eating. If your building has cafeteria workers, commission them to make pizzas with whole-grain crusts. Ask for veggies, pineapple or grilled chicken as toppings. Before the party, put a “Great Staff, Great Team” Mini Gift Tote at each place setting. During the event, present everyone with “Great Staff, Great Team” Deluxe Backpacks.

Lifesaving Information

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM). Since National Respiratory Care Week is in October, it makes sense to include breast cancer awareness in your events. Start by ordering educational products, such as bookmarks and shower cards, from www.positivebca.com (Positive Promotions’ NBCAM Website). Hand out “Respiratory Care: Making Life Better With Every Breath” Greeting Cards with notes inside telling about NBCAM. Throughout the week, hold awareness activities. Give “Thanks For Making A Difference” Wood Frames Of Appreciation to people who help you coordinate your programs, participate in a breast cancer walk or donate money during a fundraiser.