The Well Doc Initiative Quality Improvement Physician Wellness Measurement Process assesses current wellness in physician groups, highlighting factors influencing wellness, establishing a baseline, and identifying opportunities for positive and lasting change.

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It is a solution focused, quality improvement approach, assessing physician wellness at the group-level. By exploring the group’s specific culture, environment, and contextual nuances, measurement results can guide groups towards appropriate interventions that can be adapted to their needs.

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The process includes the following:

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1) Engage & Tailor 

Engagement with a group of physicians interested in gathering local data where there are leadership and member buy-in to work towards enhancing wellness. Together with leadership, a survey is tailored to the group’s needs.

 

2) Measure & Analyze 

The survey is administered (ensuring the highest confidentiality). Both quantitative and qualitative data are collected and analyzed by The Well Doc Initiative team of experts.

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3) Share Results & Co-Create Solutions 

Results are presented back to leaders and members at a post-measurement retreat. Groups are then guided through discussions to identify potential areas of actionable change and key next steps.

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4) Ongoing Support 

The Well Doc Initiative provides ongoing support through the Physician Wellness Measurement Network, including access to an online resource and connection hub, leadership debrief consultations, semi-annual change management workshops, drop-in “meet the expert” sessions, and more.

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The whole process from initial planning with a group to the retreat can take 4-8 months. Using a continuous quality improvement model, the measurement process is designed to be repeated every 18-24 months.

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The Well Doc Initiative offers various levels of support for measurement physician wellness:

• Consultative

• Partial Support

• Full Support

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