Michigan Medicine recognized for efforts to reduce work-related burnout

Michigan Medicine was recently named one of 44 health care organizations as a recipient of a 2021 Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program award.

The Joy in Medicine Program — awarded by the American Medicine Association — recognizes health systems with a demonstrated commitment to preserving the well-being of health care team members by engaging in proven efforts to combat work-related stress and burnout.

A national study examining the experiences of physicians and other health care workers who worked in health care systems during the COVID-19 pandemic found that 38% self-reported experiencing anxiety or depression, while 43% suffered from work overload and 49% had burnout.

Candidates for the Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program were evaluated according to their documented efforts to reduce work-related burnout through system level drivers. Scoring criteria was based on demonstrated competencies in commitment, assessment, leadership, efficiency of practice environment, teamwork and support.

Click here for more information about the program.