Choosing Well Through Recognition Working in the ICU

We see the very best of people every day — compassion, teamwork, resilience, and creativity. But in the fast pace of healthcare, those moments can easily pass without being recognized. Recognition TV started as a simple idea in our ICU at Providence Sacred Heart: create a way to intentionally celebrate the incredible people who care for our patients and support one another every day. Using digital displays, Recognition TV highlights caregivers across disciplines — sharing their stories, accomplishments, and the moments that make our teams special. What began as a small unit project has grown into a broader initiative supported by the Nursing Innovation Fund to help strengthen a Healthy Work Environment across departments. For me, choosing well means choosing to recognize the good in each other. When people feel seen, valued, and appreciated, it strengthens our teams and ultimately improves the care we provide to our patients. Sometimes the most powerful culture change starts with something simple: recognition.