Guest Bloggers:
Raj Ratwani, PhD
Vice President of Scientific Affairs, MedStar Health Research Institute
Director,
MedStar Health National Center for Human Factors in Healthcare
Associate Professor, Georgetown University School of Medicine
Tracy Kim
Research and Program Coordinator, National Center for Human Factors in
Healthcare
During this time of physical distancing, some of us have
found innovative ways to connect with each other. MedStar Health’s National Center for Human
Factors in Healthcare team has always had an annual, in-person, holiday treat
“bake-off". Each team member would create their favorite treat from whatever
holiday they celebrate at this time of year and the team would share the treats
and accompanying stories as part of a friendly competition and social gathering.
It has been a great way to celebrate together. This year has required something
different!
Since in-person sharing was not possible the team created an
electronic holiday treat cookbook called, “Holiday Cookie Bake-Off: The
Cookbook Edition”. Team members submitted their favorite recipe and an electronic
cookbook was created and emailed to each team member so they could still enjoy
each other’s treats. This was such a fun (and inexpensive) way to get everyone
involved and created a different way to share holiday stories and traditions as
we embrace the holiday season, even during a pandemic.
Get the cookbook here (google drive).
Happy Holidays!
Tracy Kim, Raj Ratwani, and the HF Team