SingHealth Polyclinics (SHP) Staff Support Programme - A Balm for Mental Health and Psychosocial Wellbeing During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Organisational Leadership
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2021
Support mental health and psychosocial wellbeing of healthcare workers during COVID-19. Expanded to a multi-tiered framework for preventive and early intervention measures in SHP.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Organisational Leadership, Culture Building, Human Resource, Staff Wellbeing
About this Content
Aims
Support mental health and psychosocial wellbeing of healthcare workers during COVID-19.
Background
The COVID-19 pandemic created stress for healthcare workers, impacting their wellbeing and patient care.
Methods
Proactive outreach by MSW team, promoting the program through various platforms, and confidential support sessions.
Results
99 cases enrolled in 2020, showing increased awareness and program utility.
Conclusion
Expanded to a multi-tiered framework for preventive and early intervention measures in SHP.
Lessons Learnt
Building resilience requires preventive care, early detection, and intervention to support mental wellbeing.
Additional Information
SHM 2021 – Shortlisted Project (Communications Category)
Keywords
Mental Health, Psychosocial Wellbeing, Staff Support Programme, COVID-19
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | SingHealth Polyclinics |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Psychology, Medical Social Workers, Epidemiology |
Project Lead(s) | Hammie Yeo Hui Ching |
Project Member(s) | Chee Ching Yee |
Connect with this contributor!
Hammie Yeo - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C524_SHP_SHM_2021_SHP_Staff_Support_Programme_A_Balm_for_Mental_Health_Psychosocial_Wellbeing.pdf