Four care facilities in Lommel hosted a joint staff evening on October 19 at CC De Adelberg, combining an interactive theater performance about workplace communication with optional, free influenza vaccinations.

Joint Staff Evening at CC De Adelberg

WZC De Bekelaar, WZC Ploegdries, Hoevezavel, and Kapittelhof partnered for the second year to organize the multi-facility gathering. Bjorn Willems, director of Zorggroep Lommel, opened the evening by welcoming attendees and highlighting the ongoing collaboration among the four Lommel residential care centers. Organizers stated their intent to establish the joint staff event as an annual tradition.

Interactive Theater on Workplace Communication

The program featured Just say it by TIM Theater in Spinazie. Prior to the performance, staff members wrote anonymous messages on slips of paper regarding workplace topics they wanted to address, which actors then used to fuel improvisational scenes on stage.

The performance engaged various professional roles within the facilities, including nurses, care assistants, kitchen staff, administrative personnel, physical therapists, technical workers, and volunteers. Scenes addressed everyday dynamics, body language, mutual respect, and the practical challenges of professional communication.

Preventive Health and Annual Vaccinations

Alongside the theatrical performance, organizers integrated public health measures by offering staff free, voluntary influenza vaccinations prior to the show. The initiative paired an educational staff event with preventive healthcare measures, supported by the coordinating and advisory physicians of the residential care centers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which residential care centers participated in the Lommel staff event?

WZC De Bekelaar, WZC Ploegdries, Hoevezavel, and Kapittelhof collaborated to host the joint staff evening on October 19.

What was the main theme of the theatrical performance?

The interactive performance Just say it focused on workplace communication, addressing misunderstood remarks, unspoken messages, and daily interactions among colleagues, residents, and families.

Who organized the combination of staff training and vaccination?

The evening was organized by WZC De Bekelaar, WZC Ploegdries, and ZorgGroep Lommel, in cooperation with the coordinating and advisory physicians of the facilities.