Question

How did you manage the stress associated with change in technology and innovation within the hospital?

Answer 1

In healthcare sector, the level of stress is relatively higher than other health care professionals.The healthcare professionals are exposed to severeal job stressors that can adversly affect both their mental and physical health. Due to the etchnological advancments many new technologies and innovations are introduced and these can careta stress to both the employess as well as the hospital administration.

The intorduction of new technologies mare mostly not user friendly for the staffs as they are not exposed to the new advanments. So carrying out the work may produce difficulties and therefor,e the quality of patient care sometimes go below standard.So, proper stress managemnet is essential for the staffs in the hospital. The following techniques can be intorduced to reduce the stress

1. proper and excellent training should be given to the employees prior to the introduction of any new technologies.

2. group activities and classes can be conducted so that it encourages creativity and stress relief. while engaging in these activities can have mental break from the work and can reduce the stress.

3. Facility or departmental events;hosting such parties make the employess a chance to hang up their stethoscope and socailase without the pressure of work.

4. Havens of relaxation are providedd in many hospitals with soothing chairs,dimmer lights,light colors, relaxing music, pleasing artwork etc.

5. Indoor plants cna be kept inside the hospital to refresh he employees and to relevs stress

6. massaging and meditation can be also given to the employess,

7. fewer extended shifts can make the employess to work more fresher.