Leading the Way: Health Care Organizations' Commitment to Workforce Well-Being

May 14, 2025

Explore how health care organizations are approaching workforce well-being through innovative strategies. The discussion focuses on comprehensive, system-wide approaches that cultivate a culture of well-being within health care environments, and highlights the significant contributions of professional societies and organizations, such as CHARM and the AHA, in advancing these efforts. Additionally, we delve into the importance of language and terminology in building consensus and fostering a unified commitment to workforce well-being. Finally, we discuss how organizations might be held accountable for their commitment to this vital cause, ensuring they uphold their promises to support workforce well-being.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the Importance of Consensus: Learn how creating agreement on the language and terms used to describe workforce well-being can enhance collaborative efforts
• Explore System-Level Initiatives: Discover how healthcare organizations can commit to workforce well-being through initiatives like well-being-centered leadership, effective communication strategies, and innovative efficiency tools
• Recognize the Role of Professional Societies: Identify how entities like CHARM and the AHA contribute to the well-being of the healthcare workforce
• Accountability in Commitment: Consider strategies for holding healthcare organizations accountable for their efforts in promoting workforce well-being