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How can leaders ― with or without formal authority ― create psychological safety in health care? In a short video, Amy Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School, describes three key actions to foster a psychologically safe work environment. Watch Edmondson’s video now to learn about framing the work, modeling fallibility, and inviting input. This video is now included in PS 104: Teamwork and Communication in a Culture of Safety.
Treating mental illness has traditionally been separate from treating physical illnesses — which doesn’t make sense, says Dr. Marc Harrison, president and CEO of Intermountain Healthcare. In his recent article he describes the team-based approach to delivering mental and physical health care at his organization: “There are no referrals needed or long waits to get help … this approach pays off in several ways.” Learn more about behavioral health integration with these IHI resources.
100 Million Healthier Lives is a worldwide movement of change agents with an audacious goal: 100 million people living healthier lives by 2020. Want to get involved? The initiative is hosting its next monthly call on Thursday, September 7, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM ET — and this month it will feature Open School students sharing how they’re working to improve health in their communities. It’s time for a major leap forward in health, well-being, and equity. Learn more and register for the call here.
