6769 W is for Workplace Wellbeing in a Tertiary Neonatal Setting

Objectives The RCPCH Paediatrics 2040 Forecasting the Future, and GMC Commissioned 2018 Review, Caring for Doctors, Caring for Patients emphasizes creating workplaces that promote staff and doctors' wellbeing. 1 2 There are various well-being activities underway in our busy tertiary neonatal unit to create a supportive work culture that is inclusive, empathetic, and that promotes emotional well-being. These activities are led by the Wellbeing Team comprising of doctors and nurses. These activities are daily tea trolley, yoga, psychology sessions, Cake Wednesday (weekly cake bake), Hike Life, Appreciation Station, resting and recuperating areas: Green Room and Seminar Room at weekends, Advent Calendar and Emergency supply basket in the female changing room. The Tea Trolley was introduced in April 2019 and more wellbeing activities have been added since. The objective of the study was to assess accessibility, usefulness of the current wellbeing initiatives and find areas of improvement. Methods An online survey was conducted by the wellbeing team with questions regarding each of the wellbeing activities. The survey was sent out to the doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and reception staff of our unit in April 2023. Open-ended questions were also added for suggestions. The responses were gathered and analyzed. Results 89 team members responded to the survey. All the respondents had experienced or participated in at least one wellbeing activity. 100% of the respondents found tea trolley useful, 85% liked the yoga sessions though the ongoing construction work at the unit hindered more sessions to be held, 80% admired the Appreciation Station and a few commented how it made their day, 50% of the respondents had attended and found psychology session beneficial, all the responded admired the Green Room and Seminar Room at Weekends, Advent Calendar and emergency supply basket in female changing room. 98% of the respondents were willing to contribute £5 (previously £3 to accommodate inflation), 6-monthly to the tea trolley for daily tea and snacks. Clinical acuity was the reason the team members could not participate in a said wellbeing activity. Suggestions were made that the doctors could cover for nurses to facilitate nurses participating in the tea trolley and vice versa. Industrial action by junior doctors was a reason for non-compliance of the cake Rota on a few Cake Wednesdays. The International food festival, The Great Neonatal Bake-Off and farewell food for the members leaving the team, were voted as the most popular wellbeing activity. Conclusion The wellbeing activities underway in our unit are accessible to all team members, though clinical acuity can be a major factor in their usage. These activities create opportunities for collaboration and social interaction among the team members and serve to recognize and celebrate achievements. Efforts are underway to incorporate suggestions made by the respondents. References https: //paediatrics2040. rcpch. ac. uk/ https: //www. gmc-uk. org/-/media/documents/caring-for-doctors-caring-for-patientsₚdf-80706341. pdf