Joy in Work: a Systems-Based Approach

Purpose of review Healthcare provider burnout profoundly affects not only individual providers, but also negatively impacts patient safety and outcomes. Traditional approaches to mitigate burnout focus on the individual healthcare provider rather than the environment and healthcare system. In 2017, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) published the White paper “IHI Framework for Improving Joy in Work” recommending combating burnout by increasing joy in work.