Well-being in Healthcare: 5 Unique Perspectives

Abstract

The healthcare field is changing rapidly as previous models of care for patients, cost, and efficiency are no long relevant (Combes & Arespacochaga, 2012). Physicians, nurses and all staff are required to make a shift in how they work to support the care of the patient. As practioners working in hospitals and academic medical centers, it is important to provide unique perspectives on how healthcare providers and support staff (physicians, nurses, and service workers) are cared for as they care for others. The current panel discussion brings together five unique viewpoints from the healthcare industry to share how those people who care for the sickest and most vulnerable are in return supported and cared, or not, for by their own organizations. Interestingly, among these diverse viewpoints exhibits a need to continually assess and refine organizational strategies for supporting healthcare providers and staff. The panel discussion includes: understanding physician burnout from the physician perspective, leader development programs for supporting nurse and physician development and engagement, and a perspective from the School of Public Health and the need to support those staff who are often on the periphery using workplace health promotion programs. Each individual on the panel has a specific point of view on healthcare through their roles as physicians, nurse executives, organizational development and academician. By crossing interdisciplinary boundaries, the group will come together to share their views with the audience and work to integrate their perspectives on potential programs for better supporting the well-being of all healthcare workers.