Funky Fridays at Logan Hospital encourages hospital staff to be their authentic selves.
Logan Hospital Clinical Nurse Thomas (Tom) Harrison said the Logan and Beaudesert Health Service initiative encourages hospital staff to bring their own personal flair to work and encourages connection in a clinical care environment.
“There’s always such a vibrant feel in the air on Funky Fridays. It’s great for the team and our patients and visitors always comment,” Mr Harrison said.
“Patients don’t just want clinical care. They want connection. If I can bring a little warmth or humour, if I can be myself and help them feel safe being themselves too, then I know I’m doing something right.”
Mr Harrison makes and wears his own scrubs to work on Fridays, a passion project he began during 2020 now a weekly staple.
“Scrubs were expensive, hard to find, and limited in colour,” he said.
“The few fun ones weren’t cotton and felt hot and uncomfortable on shift. So I made my own – cotton, breathable, bright – and people loved them!”
Diversity and inclusion are front of mind for Metro South Health, who run Logan Hospital, this June as they celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month.
