For the first time ever, two lucky patients will be working off the grounds. Good luck! “Luanne, I have a bit of good news for you,” Dr. Murray says. “I presented your case at the treatment meeting yesterday, and the team has approved you to start a part-time job.” “But, I already have a job. I’m on the gardening crew.” “Well, this would be a paying job.” “Will it get me discharged sooner?” “It could, yes.” “I wouldn’t want to give up my gardening.” “It would be part-time. You can continue your work assignment, if you wish. The team feels you are ready for the next step, working toward discharge. I agree. I think you’re ready. Luanne?” “Is …is that back in the OT building?” “That’s the Sheltered Workshop, United Boxworks and Bugsy’s Fly Fishing. And that’s an option. The hospital supervises the workers, almost seventy-five of them. Their pace is slow, but their work is paid by the piece, so the companies are pleased.” “I talked to Grace on our floor.
