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Keep track of our progress
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How I incorporate the behaviours into PALS
My role as a Champion ties-in strongly with my work in UL Hospitals Group Patient Advocacy and Liaison Service, (PALS).
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Being Part of Something New My Values in Action Journey
When I first joined the HSE or the Southern Health Board as it was back then, I really had no idea of the range of health services that we provided
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How the nine Values in Action behaviours were developed
Colleagues have described the behaviours as ‘straight forward’, ‘not necessarily new’, ‘things you can easily do’ and that’s exactly what we had hoped for
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The Role of a Values in Action Champion
The practical and day-to-day actions that Champions take as they work to make the health service a better place to be.
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A little bit of straight talking at the right time
I wasn’t aware that my actions were impacting on how other people feel.
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The ripple effect of a good gesture
How a small unexpected gesture grew into a hospital-wide act of giving
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The Paul Reveres of the Irish Health Service
How Values in Action champions are spreading the word and unleashing a movement
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Why start a social movement for change in the health services?
Values in Action is about creating a culture in our health service where staff feel valued and empowered