Surgeon General Releases Advisory on Health Worker Burnout
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, recently released an advisory to address a growing threat of health worker burnout. The advisory provides recommendations for how to address this issue, with steps that stakeholders can take to make changes in the systems, structures, and cultures that shape healthcare.
Mistreatment and Discrimination Take Burnout Toll on Physicians
Physician burnout was a concern before the coronavirus pandemic, which has exacerbated the problem. Earlier research has linked physician burnout to negative personal and professional consequences. The new research article, which was published by JAMA Network Open, is based on data collected from more than 6,500 physicians. The study has several key findings.
PSQH: The Podcast Episode 54 – Preventing Burnout Through a Strong Practice Culture
On episode 54 of PSQH: The Podcast, Dr. Natasha Beauvais, CEO of Northern Virginia Family Practice Associates, talks about how cultivating a strong practice culture can prevent clinician burnout.
Quarter of Physicians Report Experiencing Mistreatment at Work
The new research article, which was published by JAMA Network Open, reports the results of a survey of nearly 1,400 physicians conducted from September to October 2020.
Healthcare Workers Experiencing Moral Injury Similar to Combat Veterans
The new research article, which was published by the Journal of General Internal Medicine, is based on information gathered from 618 veterans who served in a combat zone after Sept. 11, 2001, and 2,099 healthcare workers who have provided care during the pandemic.
Creating a Culture of Recognition in Healthcare Using the Right Digital Strategy
This challenge is top of mind for healthcare leaders, especially as turnover rates have nearly doubled at hospitals and health systems. Now, with leaders looking for ways to attract and retain talent at all levels, some organizations are leveraging digital tools and communications to help restore joy in work—with excellent results. Here are four considerations around where to start.
One-Third of Nurses Plan to Quit Their Jobs in 2022, Thanks to High Stress and Burnout
Not all are leaving nursing; 40% plan to pursue a nursing role elsewhere. But nearly 32% of nurses plan to either retire or the field altogether, according to Nursing in the Time of COVID-19, an annual report by staffing agency Incredible Health, which surveyed 2,500 nurses.
Healthcare Worker Rescue Package Encourages Simplicity
Clinicians have passed their breaking points. Staffing shortages are at all-time highs. And as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, some health systems are reevaluating roles to identify essential functions for maintaining their staff’s emotional and psychological well-being.
PSQH: The Podcast Episode 49 – How Female Physicians Can Prevent Burnout
On episode 49 of PSQH: The Podcast, Dr. Tammie Chang, author of the new book Boundaries for Women Physicians: Love Your Life and Career in Medicine, talks about how female physicians can prevent burnout, stress, and exhaustion. Part of PSQH’s Patient Safety Awareness Week activities, this episode is presented in partnership with GOJO – the makers of Purell, Nuance, PDC, and the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission.
Healthcare Workforce Rescue Package Targets Well-Being During Pandemic
Healthcare worker burnout was significant before the pandemic and it has reached crisis proportions, according to national healthcare worker well-being expert Bernadette Melnyk, PhD, RN, APRN-CNP, chief wellness officer of The Ohio State University and dean of the university’s College of Nursing. Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, healthcare worker burnout rates ranged from 30% to 50%; now, burnout rates range from 40% to 70%, Melnyk says.