The 8 Laws Governing a Healthy Workplace

 

 

Employer provides a respite for staff following any traumatic event.

The yoga class can provide valuable transition time following a traumatic event.

Employer provides continuing education for staff.

Employer provides acceptable benefits to aid staff in practicing beneficial self care.

Because the yoga class is offered onsite, the hospital is providing a convenient way for nurses to practice self-care.

Employer provides management and staff with tools to accomplish their tasks.

The coaching services within the NurseFit program provides nurses at all levels to be at peak performance personally and professionally.

Employers direct management to monitor workloads.

Employers provide positive, team-building activities to promote strong social relationships between colleagues.

Both the yoga classes and the group coaching services provide the structure for positive, team building programs.

Employers encourage “open door” policies to promote good communication between workers.
Employers have grief processes in place when traumatic events occur onsite.
 

 

Used with permission from Patricia Smith of CompassionFatigue.org.