Walking Meetings: Discover your new meeting environment

The Covid-19 pandemic has made us all rethink where we do our work.

Our “office” is now anywhere and everywhere. It’s undeniable – there are many benefits to working remotely when it comes to cost and productivity. While working remotely can be beneficial in many ways, there are also some notable downsides, such as the ability to communicate effectively and maintain professional relationships.  

Creating scheduled communication is very important. Being physically isolated, and having the perception of being isolated, can lead to mental health issues, impacting emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing. The practice of daily/weekly pulse meetings at work can be a check-in point. According to a study compiled in August 2020, professionals working during an epidemic/pandemic are at a greater risk of developing mental health issues. It is stated that some mental health issues brought on by the pandemic could last up to three years (Stuijfzand et al., 2020). It is important to remember while mental health requires long-term engagement for repair and wholeness, companies and organizations need to recognize the need to integrate mental health support into all aspects of their work to assure staff members are still connected to the organization and an important member of the team. 

But what happens when you or your team feels isolated or disconnected, and virtual engagement activities just aren’t cutting it?  

“Reports indicate that 80% of the world’s population felt their mental health had been affected in 2020 because of the pandemic,” said Dr. MacAllister. “It is clear that it is a significant issue, and that positive relationships are crucial, but how can we safely engage?” 

International Women’s Day 2021: Women in leadership

As our team brainstormed how to celebrate International Women’s Day this year, we could not help but feel an enormous amount of gratitude for the inspirational women leaders we have worked with over the past year. No matter the size of your organization, or where you reside in the world, we can transform the world if we join the conversation and lift up the women who inspire us.  

The United Nation’s theme for International Women’s Day this year of “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world.” 

Following this theme and to celebrate International Women’s Day, we feel it is important to share the successes of other women and spotlight women who have inspired us and others to transform. Today, we provide a channel to spotlight these women, and invite everyone to join the conversation to talk about those who have inspired you! 

Follow along on our social media today to celebrate leaders from Metro Health, Dominican Sisters, Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Covenant HealthCare, Bronson HealthCare, and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, and be sure to comment on our blog or social media about a time you were inspired by women to celebrate International Women’s Day.

Creating Healing Spaces: How a COVID-19 Healthcare Environment can Support Patient Healing

Because of its nature, the healthcare industry is constantly working towards overall improvements. This is especially true during the Covid-19 pandemic, where the lives of thousands depend on effective and safe processes. One of the most vital primary data points to improved healthcare performance is higher patient satisfaction outcomes. These outcomes are self-reported by the patient following their care at the hospital. Research has demonstrated that improved scores have a plausible correlation to higher revenue (Akinleye et al., 2016). According to the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions, it has been found over time that hospitals with high patient-reported experiences scores are much more profitable than hospitals with low scores. This can be shown in reviewing the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey, where hospitals with higher scores typically have a net margin of 3 percent. Therefore, creating an environment that meets the need of the patient is not just good quality care, it improves the bottom line.