Premier among 2021 Healthiest 100 Workplaces

Premier Health has been named one of the 2021 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America by Healthiest Employers® for its investment in the health and well-being of employees. This award honors organizations that demonstrate care for their people by investing in health and well-being solutions and initiatives.

Scoring is based on each organization’s Healthiest Employers Index — a metric that reflects six categories:

■ Culture and Leadership Commitment

■ Foundational Components

■ Strategic Planning

■ Communications and Marketing

■ Programming and Interventions

■ Reporting and Analytics.

The questionnaire, scoring, and benchmarking were developed with the help of a national, non-biased group of representatives from the academic, medical and wellness communities.

Throughout the pandemic, wellness efforts expanded in response to the enormous stress and pressures placed on staff. Respite rooms or “quiet rooms” on frontline floors were established, allowing any staff member to escape busy clinical areas, process emotions, relax, or receive onsite counseling. The rooms included healthful snacks, calming music and educational resources. A network of wellness consultative services, including a hotline to speak with a chaplain, access to the Employee Assistance Program, and support groups, were made available for staff to converse with other frontline workers.

In addition, Premier Health established an employee resource page, which included information about childcare, free/discounted lodging, virtual wellness webinars, and access to “Online Health University” courses on substance use prevention and stress reduction. All of these offerings continue today.