Prescription for Burnout
Prescription for Burnout - How to Transition Healthcare Trainees Into the Clinical Work Environment and Improve Clinician Resilience, Patient Care, and Hospital Efficiency
Prescription for Burnout is a practical and detailed guide based on MedRAP, a comprehensive program implemented at Baylor College of Medicine for 25 years which was designed to advance the professional growth of medical residents and improve their well-being by addressing factors that lead to stress and burnout. The guide has been adapted to facilitate the transition for a wide range of medical clinicians undergoing similar challenges. It provides the framework for implementation of all components of the program, including structuring the curriculum for individual session topics; emphasizes tips to create a positive learning environment; and pre-identifies challenges trainees are likely to encounter and ways to manage them effectively. MedRAP focuses on cost-effective ways to help clinicians-in-training transition into the clinical work environment, cope with the challenges of modern medical practice, provide high quality of care, contribute to patient satisfaction, and function effectively and efficiently. The program also focuses on addressing ACGME competencies such as communication and interpersonal skills, leadership skills, professionalism, and systems-based practice skills. The Quality Improvement component of the program involves the entire healthcare team in improving the efficiency of the hospital work environment and patient care. Because of MedRAP’s efficient design, maximum benefits for medical training programs can be achieved with a judicious commitment of time and resources.
Prescription for Burnout
CHAPTER 15: MODULE 8 - CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
In addition to providing excellent patient care, clinicians can contribute to constructive changes in the quality and safety of the care delivery system throughout their careers. Healthcare financial pressures continue to escalate, as costs increase and reimbursements decrease. Healthcare providers must continue to find ways to improve resource use while continuing to provide the quality of care that patients deserve.
SUMMARY: Module 8 describes the method for involving clinicians in improving their work environment and patient care by identifying problems they may encounter, formulating potential solutions, and presenting these suggestions to healthcare team management and hospital administration. Collaboration and constructive feedback are emphasized.
Author: Iris Mushin, M.Ed, MBA
Contributing Editor: Anoop Agrawal, MB