Systemic Resilience: Addressing Healthcare Worker Burnout
Burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion, often triggered by prolonged exposure to stress in high-pressure environments like healthcare. It not only affects individual workers but also diminishes the quality of care they can provide, leading to far-reaching consequences in the system.
Adressing the Key Causes to Healthcare Worker Burnout
Healthcare worker burnout is a complex and escalating issue driven by interconnected systemic factors that extend far beyond individual stress. Using diagramming techniques—such as the fishbone diagram, feedback loops, and system mapping—helps to visually deconstruct and analyze the root causes of this problem.
Decision-making Through Heigharchial Powers
The hierarchical structure can influence communication, collaboration, and even the well-being of healthcare workers, with higher-ranking roles typically having more influence over policies, practices, and resources.
Area for Intervention
