Grants highlight employee contributions

For MGH employees, there is nothing more important than striving to improve the quality of care patients and their families receive. However, at an organization such
as the MGH, which relies on the work of tens of thousands of people daily, individual contributions sometimes are eclipsed by the progress of the entire institution. On Sept. 19, MGHers had the opportunity to celebrate their colleagues at the annual Making a Difference Grant program reception and poster display.

Sponsored by the MGH and the Massachusetts General Physicians Organization, the program provides awards of up to $5,000 to support employee-led pilot projects that improve service to staff, patients and families. This year, 21 projects received funding in four categories: worklife, education, waiting and comfort. Some of the projects piloted by grant recipients included "The Effect of Artwork on Patient and Staff Satisfaction," by members of White 9 Nursing; "Improving Diabetic Education for Inpatients," by the Diabetic Clinical Nurse Specialist Group; and "Comfortable Waiting for Radiation Treatment," by members of Bigelow 9 Nursing.

For more information, contact Melanie Cassamas at (617) 726-1816 or mcassamas@partners.org.