My SNF/LTC recently started this "reward" program that involves employees earning gold star stickers to put on our ID badges. For example, if a patient's family members says something complimentary about me, the HR person will put a gold star on my badge. When the employee earns 5 stars, they get a small reward--a free nursing home dinner , or the laundry will wash one item of your clothing--that type of thing.
I find this whole gold star thing very childish; if I were in kindergarten, I would think it was cute, but I am an adult RN, and I just don't want gold stars on my ID badge. So, I peel them off and throw them away. Or I just say "thank you, but I don't really want to put a sticker on my badge."
Does anyone else think this is juvenile, or is it just me? What's next? Free juice boxes??