Workplace wellbeing in health care is the state of being healthy, happy, and productive at work, as well as having a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of patients, colleagues, and the wider community. Workplace wellbeing in health care is influenced by various factors, such as the physical, social, and psychological aspects of the work environment, the organizational culture and policies, the individual characteristics and behaviours of employees, and the external pressures and demands of the health care sector. Workplace wellbeing in health care is relevant for health care professionals, managers, policymakers, and researchers who want to understand the challenges and opportunities in the health care sector, and how to apply workplace wellbeing principles and practices to improve employee health and performance, as well as patient outcomes and satisfaction.
This course will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the key concepts and tools of workplace wellbeing in health care, and how they can be applied to real-world problems and cases. You will learn about the types and sources of workplace wellbeing in health care, the role and rationale of workplace wellbeing frameworks and systems, the tools and techniques for workplace wellbeing assessment and improvement, the methods and measures for workplace wellbeing monitoring and reporting, and the best practices and examples of workplace wellbeing in health care.