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IHI’s Joy in Work: Barriers and strategies to thrive at work

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.”

Meet our pillar team
Working together
Working together to represent Medical Staff in PHC's strategic plan.
Consultant Lead
Dr. Vishal Varshney
PHC VP Sponsor
Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, People & Health Informatics, Providence Health care

Physician Advisor
Emergency Medicine

Physician Advisor
Neurology

Physician Advisor
General Internal Medicine
Past Inspiring People & Teams Members
Dr. Christopher De Bono, VP, Mission, People & Ethics, Past PHC VP Sponsor
Dr. Julia Raudzus, Psychiatrist, Past Advisor
Dr. Tony Wan, Pathology and Laboratory, Past Advisor