This blog is a little different from any other blog I have ever written. I am going to combine both the blog and a memorable moment into one.
At our hospitals, we have the privilege of participating in some of the most joyous days of families' lives, when they welcome their babies into the world. Our College Station hospital averages about four new lives being brought into the world each day. What a blessing to frequently participate in such an exciting occasion!
However, because we are in healthcare, we also participate in some of the hardest days of our patients' and their families' lives. While this, too, can be a blessing that we are able to be there for people and help them in their lowest times, it's not an easy thing for anyone to be a part of. We see families experience deep grief, and pain over the loss of loved ones on a regular basis.
Some patients who pass away in our hospital choose to donate their organs to help others in need. When this happens, the patient is either flown to another hospital to have their organs removed, or a skilled team is brought here to remove and preserve the organs.
Since our College Station hospital has opened, any time that this needed to take place, the patient was flown out and taken to another hospital. However, recently, we had a patient pass away and we brought a team here to help donate this person's organs.
This is when I truly saw the power of love and respect demonstrated by our amazing staff. Some of our leaders helped put together a donor walk. Our staff lined the hallways as the patient was wheeled from the ICU to the OR to pay their respects to the patient and the patient's family.
As I looked down the hallway, I saw nurses, doctors, clerical staff, administrators, and so many more. The patient’s family walked behind, and you could tell how much they were touched by the love and respect of the entire Baylor Scott & White team. I am getting goose bumps again just thinking about how quiet it was - you could have heard a pin drop. It was so powerful standing together, serving our patient and the family.
Our team definitely left a memorable and meaningful moment in my memory and in the family's memory during an extremely difficult time. It is an honor to serve with each of you.
Talk soon,
Jason