Join a conversation with Dr. Carolyn Cumpsty Fowler, JHHS Executive Director for Nurse Well-Being and Dr. Cassie O'Malley, Senior Director of Well-being and Innovation, MedStar Health, on how healthcare leaders can create supportive environments that foster inter-disciplinary team well-being. The …

Ep. 17 Well-Being by Design: Building Systems That Support the Whole Team | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being Read More »

Dr. Jennifer Katzenstein, a board-certified pediatric neuropsychologist at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, shares how her team supports both patients and healthcare professionals, especially in the wake of repeated natural disasters in St. Petersburg, Florida. She introduces the concept of …

Ep. 16 Fostering a Resilient Workforce Through a Comprehensive Support System | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being Read More »

Across large healthcare systems, the unexpected death of a colleague can be disruptively sad, but isn’t necessarily an uncommon event. Join a conversation between Jonathan Ripp and Lee Biddison on coordinating support for team members who have experienced the loss …

Ep. 15 When a Colleague Dies Unexpectedly: Considerations for an Institutional Response | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being Read More »

We welcome Deborah Baker, senior vice president for nursing and chief nurse executive for the Johns Hopkins Health System, to the podcast. Under her leadership, Johns Hopkins Nursing set well-being as a strategic priority to ensure continued focus and investment …

Ep. 14 Making Well-Being a Strategic Priority: A Vital Conversation with Deborah Bake| Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being Read More »

The volume of electronic messages and time spent in the EHR has increased exponentially and is widely recognized as a contributor to healthcare worker burnout. Learn about Johns Hopkins Medicine’s “Great 8” Epic training and provider support initiative and other …

Ep. 13 Taming the EHR: work smarter and improve your work-life balance| Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being Read More »

Dr. Kelvin Hong, Executive Vice Chair of Radiology, shares the experience of the Department of Radiology, a large department at Johns Hopkins with a range of well-being needs. Learn about how they are investing in well-being, how they view outcomes …

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Join a conversation with Corey Feist, CEO of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation, about the national movement to reform clinician licensing and credentialing by removing stigmatizing questions about seeking mental health support. The conversation highlights the need to recognize …

Ep. 11 Supporting Health Care Workers Through Credentialing and Licensing Reform | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being Read More »

Employers increasingly recognize the positive impact of mindfulness, but how can it be practiced in a busy health care setting? Join a conversation with Jennifer Salaverri, a licensed clinical social worker and mindfulness meditation teacher who leads the mindfulness strategy …

Ep.10 How We Can Live and Work Mindfully: Strategies for Improving Patient Care, Workplace Relationships and Work-life Balance | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being Read More »

In this episode of Vital Conversations, Carolyn Carpenter, president of the National Capital Region (NCR) for the Johns Hopkins Health System (JHHS) describes her relational leadership approach, built from 33 years in health care. She offers advice for leaders who might …

Ep.9 Leadership Masterclass: How to Build Trust, Belonging and Psychological Safety in Healthcare Teams | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being Read More »

Resilience in Stressful Events (RISE) is a peer responder program that supports health care workers who have emotional distress due to difficult care-related events. Developed in 2010 at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, RISE has been replicated by hospitals and health …

Ep.8 Caring for the Caregiver — Lessons from 13 years of the Resilience in Stressful Events (RISE) Peer Responder Program | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being Read More »