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by Aptus Associates

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by Aptus Associates

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Employee motivation is essential in any field. It’s especially critical in medical practices because motivated employees will likely give patients their full attention, increasing patient outcomes. Whether you own a dental, optometry, or general practice, here are some ways to motivate your medical staff.

Ensure Your Employees’ Safety

One of the ways to motivate your medical staff is by providing appropriate personal protective equipment. Medical staff are exposed to all sorts of conditions and infections every day. To protect them and ensure they can continue offering quality services, ensure they have the appropriate gear.

 

In addition, according to WHO, keeping healthcare workers safe keeps patients safe. Therefore, don’t allow any cutting of corners when it comes to protective gear. Let your medical staff feel confident when offering services because they’re wearing the right gear.

Provide Ongoing Development Opportunities

No employee wants to feel like they’re stuck in their career. As a leader, provide your staff with opportunities to develop their skills. Even if you trained these people during the onboarding process, it’s wise to provide training occasionally.

Keep in mind that the medical world is always evolving with new practices and technology. Providing your staff with learning opportunities motivates them while allowing them to offer efficient services to patients.

Encourage Prioritizing Health and Wellbeing

The medical field involves long shifts, which often lead to burnout. Those tight schedules can cause healthy habits like exercising or eating healthy meals to fall by the wayside. Encourage your staff to take care of themselves by providing subsidized gym memberships, Pilates, and yoga classes. Go a step further and provide a healthy work environment. Provide nutritious snacks, equip the break room with resting equipment, and encourage the staff to take breaks.

Acknowledge Achievements

While it’s okay to appreciate your medical staff as a team, consider taking it to a personal level and appreciate them as individuals. It’s a fact that some staff members will go over and beyond to provide quality services and help you achieve the mission and vision of the practice.

 

When you don’t notice such employees, they get discouraged because they feel their efforts aren’t appreciated. Recognize such employees and award them for their efforts. Give them a raise or bonus, or promote them to positions they deserve.

These are four of the ways to motivate your medical staff. Even if your staff have a passion for the job, this field is demanding and can discourage some people. Motivating them allows them to keep going.