St. Luke’s Medical Center celebrates Nurses Week
In honor of its nurses who continue to give their tireless efforts in upholding excellent, patient-centered care, St. Luke’s Medical Center (SLMC) Global City and Quezon City celebrated Nurses Week in early June. SLMC’s weeklong celebration is centered on recognizing the dedication and hard work of its nurses. “Our nurses always play a critical role in patient care,” said Dr. Arturo S. De La Peña, president and CEO at SLMC. “Celebrating Nurses Week is one way for us to express our gratitude and give back to our nurses who tirelessly give their time and effort to the hospital and the patients they take care of. We are hopeful that the activities we planned will make them feel how appreciative we are for their passion and commitment.”
During the celebration, each nurse received ₱5,000 shopping vouchers to shop for shoes, apparel, and accessories at ASICS pop-up stores at both locations. Days were also allotted for free relaxation treatments, such as hair cut/treatment and relaxing body massages. Each nurse also got to take home a steak and wine celebration gift and limited edition “I am a St. Luke’s Nurse” Aquaflask tumbler as a treat. Other activities spearheaded by various nursing units were quiz bees, games, and talent shows that encouraged fun and collaboration among teams. All nurses also got to participate in the hourly raffle where groceries, health-andwellness packages, gadgets, and even household appliances were given away. On the first day of the celebration, SLMC staged a one-day open hiring event at the Henry Sy, Sr. Auditorium of St. Luke’s Global City.
This year, SLMC’s extraordinary nurses got to take the spotlight in the DAISY Awards. In partnership with the Daisy Foundation, the award recognized nurses who have gone above and beyond their call to provide skillful and compassionate patient care. SLMC is the first hospital in the Philippines to adopt the DAISY Awards program, which started in 2014. Besides being the first to adopt the DAISY Awards program, St. Luke’s is also the first hospital in the country to receive the Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses and Credentialing Center (ANCC). The Pathway to Excellence is awarded to hospitals that uphold a positive working environment for its nurses, meeting six key practice standards set by ANCC. Particularly, these are shared decision-making, leadership, safety, quality, well-being, and professional development. “St. Luke’s Medical Center will not be where it is today without our nurses. They are one of the reasons why our patients trust us. And for that, we will always be grateful to them,” Dr. De La Peña concluded.