A healthy work environment is one that is safe, empowering and satisfying. Consistent with the World Health Organization’s definition of health, it is not merely the absence of real and perceived threats to health, but a place of “physical, mental and social well-being” supporting optimal health and safety.

NJHA will explore efforts to support healthy work environments in a June 1 program at the NJHA Conference and Event Center in Princeton. This full-day conference will provide education on workplace environment issues in the healthcare setting and strategies to enhance the culture of safety of all organizations.

According to the American Nurses Association, a culture of safety is paramount, in which all leaders, managers, healthcare workers and ancillary staff have a responsibility as part of the patient-centered team to perform with a sense of professionalism, accountability, transparency, involvement, efficiency and effectiveness. 

NJHA’s program is geared toward nurses, quality managers, risk managers, human resource managers, post-acute facilities, public health professionals and other healthcare professionals. Nursing, LNHA/CALA, public health and ACHE credits will be provided. Click here to register.

This event will be followed up with a Nov. 30 program, “Second Victim Workshop,” focusing on the impact on healthcare professionals who respond to emergency and mass casualty events. More details will be available soon.