Tell Me WHY
"Tell Me WHY" is a podcast about—and for—the healthcare workforce. Each episode will feature a different healthcare leader's story that highlights the best ways to find harmony in the relationship between the work of healthcare and the people who do it. Our hosts are Jen Wright and Emily O'Sullivan of SC WHY, an initiative from the South Carolina Hospital Association that aims to provide solutions for systemic, root causes contributing to healthcare worker burnout, disengagement, and turnover.
Tell Me WHY
Episode 8: Supporting the Whole Healthcare Worker
In this insightful conversation, Aiken Regional Medical Center's Crystal Mock and Tideland Health's Renee Shore discuss their personal journeys in the healthcare field with Tell Me WHY, emphasizing the importance of mental health awareness and support within the workforce. They also explore the challenges of burnout and stigma and share strategies for creating a supportive culture that prioritizes employee wellbeing. The discussion highlights the implementation of mental health first aid training and the significance of lifelong learning as a protective factor against burnout. Overall, the conversation underscores the need for a holistic approach to health and wellbeing in the healthcare environment.