Burnout in Worksite Health Centers: What We Know, How to Measure It, and What to Do About It

Burnout in Worksite Health Centers: What We Know, How to Measure It, and What to Do About It Presented by: Megan McHugh, PhD Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Hosted by the National Association for Workplace Health Care (NAWHC) Clinician burnout continues to impact healthcare workforce sustainability, quality of care, patient experience, and organizational performance. While worksite health centers provide unique advantages compared with traditional primary care environments, understanding and addressing burnout remains essential. In this NAWHC First Monday Roundtable, Megan McHugh, PhD, shares research findings on clinician burnout in worksite health centers and discusses practical strategies organizations can use to measure workplace conditions and support their clinical teams. This session explores: • What clinician burnout is and why it matters • The impact of burnout on clinicians, organizations, and patients • Burnout trends in primary care settings • Findings from worksite health center clinician research • Protective factors unique to the worksite health center model • Challenges including EHR burden, utilization, and clinician autonomy • How organizations can use tools like the Mini Z Burnout Survey • Strategies for moving from measurement to action NAWHC First Monday Roundtables bring together employers, providers, health systems, vendors, consultants, and workplace healthcare leaders for interactive discussions on the topics impacting onsite, near-site, mobile, and virtual health centers. Learn more about NAWHC: https://nawhc.org Explore upcoming programs: https://nawhc.org/events/ Program URL: https://nawhc.community/event-6708517