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Notes from Steve

October 3, 2022

I just literally put out the email regarding getting rid of the masks and went down the hall for coffee and everyone was celebrating and giving me thumbs up.  The thing that made me the happiest was knowing people read their emails.

What a long slog covid has been.  Jeez.  I remember when it first was hitting hard - people were wearing their masks everywhere - in their empty cars, on the bike paths … in their private bathroom showers*. And I get it - the pandemic was crazy and scary for a lot of us.  I feel it redefined society.  The pandemic rewired our perspectives to work/life balance/blend.  We’re having more conversations regarding how different generations regard work and pay equity.  I think it’s safe to say there are more questions and dialog than ever before.  And for a “lover of transparency” … I like this.  

How did I change?  Lots of people have physical issues from “long covid” - brain fog, breathing issues, etc.  But from a psychological perspective - it’s not hard to imaging that we are all going through a little PTSD from the pandemic.  I’m not 100% sure I ever had actual covid, but I do have the mental fatigue.  I know I don’t want anything like this to ever happen again in my lifetime, and so how will my behavior change?  

I think it’s important we are all self-aware. It’s important we do an inventory of how we are feeling and dealing with issues.  The “pandemic party”** is over, and it’s so great to see you smile in the hallways again!!

 

 

*I made this up.
**yes, I know, covid is still around, but the pandemic isn’t
 

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