In this episode we hear from Dr. Tina Moen, General Manager, Merative Micromedex, about how her personal experiences as a caregiver have informed her concern for clinician burnout, overly complex workflows, and the importance of getting reliable, current resources into the hands of clinicians. This episode is sponsored by Micromedex.
Summary
Dr. Tina Moen Discusses Clinician Burnout and the Importance of Reliable Healthcare Resources
Introduction
In a recent episode, Dr. Tina Moen, General Manager of Merative Micromedex, spoke about her personal experiences as a caregiver and how they informed her concerns for clinician burnout, complex workflows, and the importance of getting reliable, current resources into the hands of clinicians.
Experience in Healthcare
Dr. Moen, who holds a doctorate in pharmacy, shared her experiences in healthcare, ranging from caring for neonates to hospice patients. She discussed how the stress of knowing that a human life is at stake when making decisions or recommendations can lead to clinician burnout. She emphasized how she used techniques such as compartmentalization to manage the stress of her job.
The Importance of Decision-Making and Empowering Healthcare Professionals
Dr. Moen highlighted the importance of decision-making and empowering nurses, pharmacists, and clinicians to make fast, informed decisions. She explained the work being done at Micromedics to support these healthcare professionals by providing reliable, current, evidence-based resources. Dr. Moen also emphasized the global impact of Micromedex, which is used by 80 countries and provides access to evidence that may be difficult to find elsewhere.
Advice to Younger Self and Year-End Retrospective
Dr. Moen offered advice to her younger self, emphasizing the importance of being open to unexpected opportunities and intentionally engaging in introspection to become who you want to be. She also gave advice on how to do a year-end retrospective, giving grace for what didn't go well and setting expectations for the new year while focusing on what was learned and how to grow from the experience.
This episode is sponsored by Micromedex.
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This episode aired on 03/28/2023 and can be listened here.
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