Quick Tips for Maximizing Clinician Engagement

Clinician engagement can be tricky, but it’s immensely important.

A 2014 Gallup Poll found a strong correlation between physicians’ emotional engagement and their productivity. According to the poll, an engaged physician will create nearly a half a million dollars more revenue per year on average than a comparable but unengaged physician. Not to mention, engaged physicians resulted in 50% more inpatient referrals.

Focusing on clinician engagement not only improves the bottom line, but increases job satisfaction while fostering more meaningful connections between clinicians and their patients.

Here are some recommendations for increasing engagement in your institution:

1. Find solutions to clinicians’ problems. The healthcare space is one of rapid change. Helping clinicians navigate it can go a long way toward securing their confidence in your institution.
2. Foster communication between clinicians and system administrators. In a thriving health care institution, administrators help clinicians do their jobs safely and efficiently. A collaborative spirit between clinical and administrative staff can be vital to instituting new policies that help you remain competitive.
3. Listen to clinicians, and incorporate their feedback. Let them know their opinions matter. Clinicians are on the front lines and often have valuable insights that can help guide your institution. When clinicians participate in the decision making process, they are more likely to understand and have confidence in leadership decisions.
4. Create opportunities for growth, mentorship, learning. Clinicians, like all employees, want to grow and develop. Investing in your team’s personal growth creates happier, more valuable, and more capable clinicians.

Getting the most out of your clinicians requires nurturing a healthy company culture, showing that you’re invested in and listen to your clinicians, and that your interests are aligned. Taking steps to maximize clinician engagement can give you a massive edge.

Deploying a technology solution like CareUpdate, which empowers physicians to better communicate with and care for patients, can be a key component in optimizing engagement. When clinicians are engaged, they’re happier and more productive, resulting in better care, happier patients, and greater profits.

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