A Psychologically Healthy Workplace - for Health Care Workers!

"What Is a Psychologically Healthy Workplace?

The standard outlined in Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (CSA Group 2013) identifies a number of key factors involved in creating a psychologically healthy workplace. These include the following:

• Civility and respect in the workplace
• Supported and valued employees
• Praise, recognition, acknowledgement and fairness
• Growth and development opportunities
• Clear leadership and expectations
• Recognition of the need for balance (personal life, family, work)
• Manageable workloads – responsibilities can be accomplished within the time available
• Adequate resources to do the job
• Workers who have some control over how they organize their work
• Consideration of opinions and suggestions of employees – employees participate in decision-making
• Psychological services and supports available to employees with mental health issues"

       Kitts J. Psychological Health and Safety in Canadian Healthcare Setting. Healthcare Quarterly, 16(4) October 2013: 6-9.doi:10.12927/hcq.2014.23643 

Old Halifax - January 30, 2014