Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation - Human Flourishing Challenge - Day 4 - Three ways to take a step toward creating a healthier, more supportive workplace.
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Day 4 - Advocate for Healthy Environments
Every step you take to support a healthy work environment (HWE) leads to a flourishing community. Whether it’s the physical space or the workplace culture, promoting well-being benefits everyone — patients, colleagues, and yourself.
Creating an HWE is about more than just policies — it’s about fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, and well-being. Research from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) shows that units implementing HWE standards:
Advocacy might seem intimidating, but it opens an opportunity to approach a challenge collaboratively, strengthening bonds, and demonstrating leadership. These actions both drive meaningful change and contribute to human flourishing for everyone.
Your Action for Today
Look for ways to promote a healthier workplace:
Remember: Advocacy isn’t just for leadership — it’s for anyone committed to creating positive change. Your voice can help shape a more supportive, ethical workplace.
Get inspired! Read our Advocacy Spotlight: Enforcing Workplace Violence Prevention In Hospitals
Join us on day 5: A sneak peek - Learn how fostering inclusivity and respect can promote flourishing for everyone.
Missed day 3? Catch up here.
Every step you take to support a healthy work environment (HWE) leads to a flourishing community. Whether it’s the physical space or the workplace culture, promoting well-being benefits everyone — patients, colleagues, and yourself.
Creating an HWE is about more than just policies — it’s about fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, and well-being. Research from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) shows that units implementing HWE standards:
- Excel in nurse staffing, retention, and workplace safety
- Reduce moral distress and violence
Advocacy might seem intimidating, but it opens an opportunity to approach a challenge collaboratively, strengthening bonds, and demonstrating leadership. These actions both drive meaningful change and contribute to human flourishing for everyone.
Your Action for Today
Look for ways to promote a healthier workplace:
- Collaborate: Partner with colleagues to brainstorm practical solutions for a healthful, more inclusive work culture. Ask coworkers for ideas or seek advice from workplaces that seem to thrive.
- Speak up: Whether in meetings or casual conversations, advocate for policies that prioritize well-being. Show leadership the way by championing changes that benefit everyone.
- Celebrate wins: Identify one area for improvement (e.g. better break room amenities or safety measures) and suggest a solution. When progress is made, acknowledge and honor the success with your team.
Remember: Advocacy isn’t just for leadership — it’s for anyone committed to creating positive change. Your voice can help shape a more supportive, ethical workplace.
Get inspired! Read our Advocacy Spotlight: Enforcing Workplace Violence Prevention In Hospitals
Join us on day 5: A sneak peek - Learn how fostering inclusivity and respect can promote flourishing for everyone.
Missed day 3? Catch up here.
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