MD Anderson is deploying Epic to replace an in-house
customized electronic health record we have used for years, and I am the “elbow
connection” of wellness leading a program designed to strengthen the resilience
of the implementation team. An integrated
team from Employee Health, Employee Assistance Program, and Wellness designed quick,
fun, daily events and activities targeted to build and sustain resilience. Each
day we offer either a morning energizer or afternoon activator 12-minutes of movement
activities. Tuesday and Thursday we
provide 12-minute interactive classes focused on resilience, and Wednesday is
wellness fun day offering activities designed to get employees out of their heads
and into their hearts.
Years ago I met Bruce Cryer of HeartMath when he spoke at the
National Wellness Worksite Academy. His
words around resilience were powerful, but what I remember most was his face as
he talked about playfulness. Playfulness
inspires the willingness to wonder, it brings flexibility, and the ability to
better flow with life, which strengthen our resilience. Yesterday, during water/coffee, bathroom, and
lunch breaks employees played with 1,500 dominoes, building domino chains. What playful activities do you have planned
today to get out of your head and into your heart?
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