67. A Successful 60-Hospital Physician Wellness Strategy: Dr. Marisa Emmons and Christus Health

67. A Successful 60-Hospital Physician Wellness Strategy: Dr. Marisa Emmons and Christus Health

Author: Dike Drummond MD July 5, 2023 Duration: 33:22

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Christus Health is a faith-based, not-for-profit, 60-hospital system across four states and three countries. They have developed a successful corporate wellness program called the Honeycomb Project that aims to address the unique needs of physicians to combat burnout and nurture their overall well-being.

To talk more about this interesting program is this week’s guest, Marisa Emmons MD. She is the Vice President of Physician Integration and Shared Services at Christus Trinity Clinic. Dr. Emmons discusses the variety of initiatives that the clinic has implemented to support the wellness of its physicians - from providing resources, recognizing their work, offering in-person and virtual activities, and a lot more.

This episode offers practical advice and data-driven insights to help other organizations create their own successful physician wellness programs.

 

“We said if we could create a clinic environment that our docs wanted to come work in, then we probably were making changes that meant that our staff was happier and that our patients wanted to come receive care there. So we knew if we could fix things for one group, we would be making it better for everyone.” - Marisa Emmons MD

 

 

Episode highlights:

  • The Honeycomb Project: Creating a Corporate Wellness Program
  • Easing physician burden through effective systems
  • Wellness recognition, peer support, gratitude board, and other wellness strategies
  • Determining the impact of the program by tracking key metrics

Resources:

Maslach Burnout Inventory Questionnaire https://www.mindgarden.com/117-maslach-burnout-inventory-mbi

Glint Surveys: https://www.glintinc.com/blog/an-employees-guide-to-glint-surveys/

 

Connect with Dr. Emmons:

Christus Health http://www.christushealth.org/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-emmons-md-mha-faafp-81324413/

Watch on Youtube:  https://youtu.be/owvGTnuh3aM

 

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Dike Drummond MD hosts Stop Physician Burnout: Physician Leadership Skills To Help Us Lead The Charge To Physician Wellness, drawing directly from his work with over 40,000 physicians since founding TheHappyMD.com. This isn't a theoretical discussion; it's a resource built on frontline coaching experience, offering concrete tools for doctors who feel the strain of modern practice. The focus is on actionable leadership skills that serve a dual purpose: fostering personal resilience and creating systemic change. You'll hear strategies designed to build genuine influence with hospital administrators, cultivate trust among colleagues, and implement sustainable wellness frameworks. The conversation operates on three interconnected levels-individual well-being, team dynamics, and organizational culture. Each episode breaks down a specific, proven technique or shift in awareness that physicians can apply immediately, moving beyond simply identifying problems to actively leading solutions. The tone is pragmatic and empathetic, recognizing the unique pressures of medical careers while providing a clear path forward. Tune into this podcast for a grounded, experience-driven guide to reclaiming professional satisfaction and driving the movement toward a healthier medical community from the inside out.
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