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At the December MAFP Board Meeting, members spent the first 20 minutes sharing creative ways to engage their clinic staff. This new addition to the board agenda has been named The Physician Pulse and will now be included at every board meeting moving forward. Each session will feature a new prompt designed to spark discussion, surface best practices, and encourage members to share ideas. We hope these ideas offer useful ways to engage and encourage your staff.
Staff Engagement & Morale Boost Ideas
• “Tenny Tuesday”
The doctor wears fun or quirky tennis shoes to bring some lighthearted energy into the clinic.
• “Festive Friday”
Staff wear themed T-shirts, holiday scrubs, or coordinated colors to end the week with some fun.
• Twelve Days of Christmas
Celebrate the 12 workdays before Christmas with something different each day—fun facts, small treats, games, or daily themes.
• Workflow Improvement Contest
Teams compete to improve a process in the clinic; the winning idea earns a free PTO day.
• Staff Highlight Day
Spotlight one staff member with a short bio, fun facts, or a mini-interview so the entire team gets to know them better.
• Birthday Gifts
Provide small birthday gifts or recognition to celebrate each staff member individually.
• High Five Recognition
Give “high fives” (physical or paper cards) to acknowledge achievements, teamwork, or great patient moments.
• Positive Priming
Start the day with a small surprise—like a piece of candy or a positive note—left at each workstation.
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