Creating optimal healing environments: Connectivity

by Scott Kashman Connectivity is the key to our culture, as well as intentionally achieving our business objectives. At my organization, it certainly supports our effort as an optimal healing environment (OHE), following the framework of the Samueli Institute. The focus is on a person-centered approach. As individuals find deeper meaning and deeper purpose in their work, our patients and families benefit greatly. Frankly, we all do. The key OHE elements include: Developing healing intention - Ensure expectations and experience levels are clear Experiencing personal wholeness - Ensure all aspects of the care and support team are incorporated into person-centered care Cultivating healing relationships - Provide compassion and empathy Creating healing organizations - Ensure teamwork in place, processes support need and the leadership team is engaged with emphasis on healing and curing Practicing healthy lifestyles - Ensure members of the healthcare team and staff are engaged in their own self-care Applying collaborative medicine - Encourage the integration of traditional medical approaches with integrative modalities Building healing spaces - Promote health and wellness through the physical space Fostering ecological sustainability - Follow ecological sustainability practices including recycling, "green" products and packaging reduction Since our journey towards an optimal healing environment involves practicing healthy lifestyles and enhancing care through ...
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