112. Pizza doesn’t work | An evidence-based intervention that reduced physician burnout and increased job satisfaction

Burnout is not a foregone conclusion. While individual efforts play a pivotal role, continually battling systemic challenges can be exhausting. In this episode, we delve into a simple and cost-effective systemic intervention that not only mitigates burnout but also enhances job satisfaction. We then discuss how you can recognize when your colleagues might be in distress, what to do about it, what to say, what not to say, and how to break through the stigma of seeking help.  Guest Bio:  Dr. Tricia James is an internist and the Director of Wellness at Providence Portland Medical Center. A champion of local and regional clinician wellness, she is the first author of the groundbreaking HOSP-CPR study Awake and Aware | Our 2024 Live Event Join us at Awake and Aware 2024, a transformative 3-day workshop from May 1st to 3rd in Bend, Oregon. Mitigate stress and stay cool under pressure. Create the mindset you want and lock it in. Limited slots. Website: Awakeandawarebend.com 16.25 Hours Category 1 AMA CME The Flameproof CourseCohorts 1 and 2 sold out. Cohort 3 begins Sept 10, 2024. This is the hidden anti-burnout curriculum we all should have learned in training. Get the deets Coming soon: Out on TimeStay out of chart debt. Document like a legend. Get home on time! Love medicine, but the job itself leaves a lot to be desired? I work with many docs in your shoes. To learn more about 1-on-1 coaching, start here.

For full show notes of this episode and all sorts of other goodies, visit our podcast website   We Discuss A study of two hospitalist groups. One struggled. One thrived.The intervention group’s mandate was threefold: Listen, identify the pain points, find agencyThe Role of regular debriefing, sharing experiences, and addressing uncertaintyEngagement levels were highThe Intervention Group continued meeting after the study, and it helped. A lotIt’s not just talking about medicine and logistics. There’s a sense of cohesion and mutual support:Outcome of the Non-Intervention GroupChallenges in wellness fundingThe value of funding and compensation for wellness initiativesApproach to securing grantsData and stories are great for persuasion. But it's empathy and curiosity that will win the day. Most start by approaching administration for grantsThe first step when creating an in-house clinician-run program to build agency and thwart hopelessnessStaffing is a significant stress for many and can seem insurmountable. What can you as an individual do about it?Emotional suppression in healthcare professionals Our tendency to conceal weaknessHow to identify when one of your colleagues is in distressApproaching a distressed colleagueWhat to do if you ask a distressed colleague how they're doing and they repeatedly say, "I'm fine," but it's clear they are notIt's not our job to fix our colleagues that we're worried about. But we can step in and offer an invitation.The hardest part about reaching out to offer support is trying not to fix itImportance of asking hard...