{"id":10474,"date":"2022-05-11T17:06:33","date_gmt":"2022-05-11T22:06:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/?p=10474"},"modified":"2022-06-16T08:18:25","modified_gmt":"2022-06-16T13:18:25","slug":"improving-provider-satisfaction-through-the-built-environment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/insights\/blog\/improving-provider-satisfaction-through-the-built-environment\/","title":{"rendered":"Improving provider satisfaction through the built environment (Podcast included)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Last in a series based on the IMEG executive guide, <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/library\/enhancing-the-quadruple-aim-through-data-driven-decisions-in-the-built-environment\/\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cEnhancing the Quadruple Aim through Data-driven Decisions in the Built Environment.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/a><em> A related podcast featuring Dr. Anne Doran of Advocate Children&#8217;s Hospital and Dr. Megan Morgan of Phoenix Children&#8217;s Hospital can be found at the end of this post.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Healthcare provider burnout is a real, complex issue, and the competition for attracting and retaining the best physicians, advanced practice providers, and medical assistants is getting fierce. Fortunately, the built environment can greatly contribute to provider satisfaction\u2014the fourth goal of the Quadruple Aim.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meeting this goal can be supported by a variety of built environment strategies, including:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lean designed facilities. Providers do not want to spend their careers in complicated environments. Opting for a lean, simplified environmental design contributes to easy and more efficient use of space.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Proximity-focused layout. Physical fatigue can play a significant role in the dissatisfaction of healthcare providers, who spend most of each day on their feet. Designing the built environment so that related workspaces are nearby, and the number of steps providers must take throughout their shift is reduced, is well worth the effort as it enables more efficient care and minimizes fatigue.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Individualized temperature control. Allowing each provider to select the temperature for their workspace will help increase their satisfaction with their work environment.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Utilization of daylight, which is as important for the physical and mental health of providers as it is for patients.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Site design. The built environment is not just about the facility interior\u2014the entire site contributes to the provider\u2019s experience. This includes attention to employee parking, accessibility to necessary mechanical systems, and private space where providers can work and take breaks in peace and quiet.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Listen to a related podcast featuring Dr. Anne Doran of Advocate Children\u2019s Hospital in Chicago and Dr. Megan Morgan of Phoenix Children\u2019s Hospital.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);\" title=\"The Quadruple Aim &amp; the Built Environment, Part 5: Improving provider satisfaction\" src=\"https:\/\/www.podbean.com\/player-v2\/?i=tqexc-1249767-pb&amp;from=pb6admin&amp;share=1&amp;download=1&amp;rtl=0&amp;fonts=Arial&amp;skin=1&amp;font-color=auto&amp;logo_link=episode_page&amp;btn-skin=3\" width=\"100%\" height=\"150\" scrolling=\"no\" data-name=\"pb-iframe-player\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Previously:\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/resources\/blog\/the-quadruple-aim-the-built-environment-healthcares-dynamic-duo\/\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Quadruple Aim &amp; The Built Environment: Healthcare\u2019s Dynamic Duo<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">I<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/insights\/blog\/improving-population-health-through-the-built-environment-podcast-included\/\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">mproving population health through the built environment<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/insights\/blog\/reducing-the-cost-of-care-through-the-built-environment-podcast-included\/\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reducing the cost of care through the built environment<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/insights\/blog\/enhancing-the-patient-experience-through-the-built-environment\/\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Enhancing the patient experience through the built environment<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">For more information on this topic, download a copy of the IMEG executive guide, <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/library\/enhancing-the-quadruple-aim-through-data-driven-decisions-in-the-built-environment\/\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cEnhancing the Quadruple Aim through Data-driven Decisions in the Built Environment.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how the built environment can help healthcare organizations improve provider satisfaction, one of the four goals of the Quadruple Aim.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":10475,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[3,1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n<title>Improving provider satisfaction through the built environment (Podcast included) - 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