The People Pillar & Medical Staff
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The Schwartz Rounds® is an evidence-based program that has been found to enhance compassion toward patients and families, improve teamwork and reduce caregiver stress and isolation.
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IHI’s Joy in Work: Barriers and strategies to thrive at work
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The Institute for Health Care Improvement (IHI) recommends a framework for organizations to address issues that drive burnout, and create a healthy and joyful work environment – all while delivering high-quality patient care. Read here >
IHI White Paper Framework For Improving Joy In Work – Read here > Perlo J, Balik B, Swensen S, Kabcenell A, Landsman J, Feeley D. IHI Framework for Improving Joy in Work. IHI White Paper. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Institute for Healthcare Improvement; 2017.
Mayo: Nine strategies to promote engagement & reduce burnout
A landmark Mayo Clinic study reveals that organizational-driven efforts which address workplace drivers of burnout (e.g. work flow, efficiency, technology) and provide opportunity for self-care – can reduce burnout and promote engagement. Read more >
“Engagement is the positive antithesis of burnout and is characterized by vigor, dedication, and absorption in work.”
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Meet our pillar team
Working together
Working together to represent Medical Staff in PHC's strategic plan.
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Medical Staff Advisor
Neurology
PHC VP Sponsor
Becky Palmer
Chief People, Nursing & Health Professions
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Medical Staff Advisor
Cardiology
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Medical Staff Advisor
Emergency Medicine
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Medical Staff Advisor
General Internal Medicine
Past People Pillar Team Members
Dr. Vishal Varshney, CConsultant Lead
Dr. Christopher De Bono, VP, Mission, People & Ethics, PHC VP Sponsor
Dr. Julia Raudzus, Psychiatrist
Dr. Tony Wan, Pathology and Laboratory