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Festive farewell: Irene Baranowsky leaves the hospital after 45 years
Irene Baranowsky was ceremoniously retired after 45 years at the Bernkastel-Wittlich hospital.
Festive farewell: Irene Baranowsky leaves the hospital after 45 years
A real change has taken place in the healthcare system in Rhineland-Palatinate: Irene Baranowsky, the long-standing and valued nursing director of the Bernkastel/Wittlich hospital, has retired after an impressive 45 years. This celebratory farewell took place in an atmospheric gathering attended by numerous companions, including colleagues, local representatives and members of the Hildegard Foundation. The expression of gratitude and appreciation for Baranowsky's dedicated work could not be overlooked. Jeannette Diederichs, the commercial director, and Gunnar Kessler, the medical director, honored their extraordinary achievements and their tireless commitment to the nursing culture in the house, as reported Lokalo.de.
A central concern of Baranowsky was to underline the importance of care as a valuable contribution to society that goes far beyond a mere cost factor. Prof. Dr. Martin Lörsch, deputy chairman of the board of the Hildegard Foundation, emphasized in his words: “Care is an expression of lived humanity.” This philosophy has shaped Baranowsky's work and will certainly continue under her successor Melanie Pauly, who was introduced as the new nursing director. Pauly, who has worked at the network hospital for 26 years and most recently held the position of deputy nursing director, would like to further develop nursing in a sustainable and humane way.
An emotional farewell
The farewell itself also had its emotional moments. A special highlight was a song the station management rehearsed for Baranowsky to the tune of “Dat es Heimat” by the robbers. Such gestures not only show the appreciation, but also the humorous and warm manner that Baranowsky is known for and that she left with her colleagues.
Irene Baranowsky's life's work was also honored at the celebration. Ulrike Schnell, managing director of ctt, highlighted her influence on change in the healthcare system. The hospital band “Stereofundin” also provided the musical accompaniment and rounded off the celebration to a successful farewell.
New challenges in care
The challenges in hospitals and outpatient care are diverse. It is important not only to deepen medical knowledge, but also to integrate cultural and gender-related aspects into everyday care. These approaches are particularly important at a time when demands on care are increasing and the culture of care is becoming increasingly differentiated.
The homepage of this project offers a variety of teaching and further training ideas as well as free material that is intended to help strengthen the self-confidence of nursing staff and make the importance of nursing work clear.
With the changes in the management of the network hospital, it is to be hoped that Irene Baranowsky's approaches will continue to receive attention and that care in Rhineland-Palatinate will retain the importance it deserves.