Quality and Safety in Healthcare, Part LV Leadership to Prevent Burnout and Increase Joy

Leadership is very important to reduce burnout and promote happiness in the healthcare workplace. Whereas burnout and unhappiness lead to doctor turnover, more errors, more accidents, and decreased patient satisfaction, joy in the workplace results in better patient care, enhanced engagement and productivity, and more profitability for the healthcare organization. Many leadership characteristics are critical including integrity, putting the well-being of others first, being fair, standing for important principles, being a good role model, being an excellent communicator, encouraging new ideas and adopting them when feasible, and loving people.