National Plan for Health Workforce Well-Being.

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National Plan for Health Workforce Well-Being.

September 28, 2022

Dzau VJ, Kirch D, Murthy V, Nasca T, eds; NAM’s Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and Resilience. Washington DC: The National Academies Press; 2022. ISBN 9780309694674.

Concerted effort has been undertaken to understand the impact of clinician burnout on patient safety. This report represents the culmination of a six-year effort to design a national multidisciplinary plan to address system issues that affect the wellbeing of clinicians. The plan highlights 7 priorities to focus effort to installing and sustaining workplace environments that support clinician health such as effective use of technology, commitment to diversity and inclusion, and support of mental health.

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