
emDOCs.net Emergency Medicine (EM) Podcast
Episode 95: The Metric That Really Matters
Feb 13, 2024
Exploring the flaws in traditional performance metrics in healthcare, advocating for a more comprehensive metric. Emphasizing the significance of clinician job satisfaction as a key metric. Highlighting the importance of recording shift data for trend identification. Exploring strategic work approaches for long-term career success.
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Quick takeaways
- Tracking shifts based on experience can lead to self-reflection and work satisfaction improvements.
- Incremental changes in shift habits can enhance job satisfaction and overall work experience.
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Importance of Quality of Shift Metric
Monitoring one's quality of shift is a crucial metric often overlooked in healthcare. By subjectively rating each shift based on one's experience, clinicians can track trends and identify factors contributing to positive or negative shifts. Recording these ratings and analyzing trends allow for self-reflection and potential improvement in work satisfaction. Focusing on incremental changes, such as improving documentation practices, can lead to a more positive shift experience and overall job satisfaction.
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