A Demonstration Project on Wellness-Centered Leadership by a Medical Staff

A physician-led Employee Wellness Committee was chartered at a hospital in 2018 to engage in wellness-centered leadership to reduce stress and burnout and show appreciation to all employees. The committee’s work resulted in an annual wellness expo that promoted staff wellness, including self-care, mental health support, financial guidance, onsite preventive appointments, nutritional advice, and fitness opportunities. The success was measured with vendor feedback surveys, attendance tracking, feedback from focus groups, and employee appreciation measures on an annual well-being survey. These activities created a novel approach for the medical staff to engage in establishing a culture of well-being within the organization, which is a strategy other healthcare organizations can emulate.