We lurched into the COVID-19 pandemic with several human capital questions already in play. We in healthcare know the value of dedicated people, but the Great Resignation has been a smothering overlay with a patchwork of fixes. It is time to think differently if we are to get out of this workforce crisis. After the most punishing period in the modern history of healthcare delivery, maybe mandatory restorative practices could help frontline heroes who are “sitting out a season” get back into the game.
When athletes are unable to perform optimally or fit in with team play, they are benched or sent back to training. They need to keep their heads in the game and find the right mental space to achieve the high standards that their fans (and we armchair coaches) expect every single time. Professional athletes not only train physically at their sport, they also endlessly analyze video of their performances and spend hours in restorative practices like cryotherapy, cupping, acupuncture, and ice baths.
Members receive access to the digital edition of Frontiers as part of their benefits. This editorial was originally published in the Summer 2022 issue of Frontiers of Health Services Management, one of ACHE’s leading journals.
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