ISMIE’s Wellness Center

For more than 40 years, ISMIE has stayed committed to supporting our policyholders as you care for patients. But now, more than ever, it’s critical that you, as medical professionals, care for yourselves, too – especially during these challenging times.

It’s increasingly clear that burnout among healthcare professionals is rooted in system-wide factors and not solely determined by individual resiliency. In fact, the results of a cross-sectional study completed by both physicians and members of the general population showed that the resiliency of physicians is substantially higher than that of the general population – and even so, highly resilient physicians still experience burnout.

That’s why it’s important to ISMIE that we support our policyholders throughout the wellness journey. Whether you are looking to better navigate a challenging work environment, live a more fulfilling life, or are struggling with the demands of the profession, we are here for you – regardless of where in the nation you practice. As an ISMIE policyholder, here are some of the wellness-related services available to you:

• On-demand education and resources: ISMIE’s catalogue of online education includes offerings designed to help you take steps to address burnout in your own space and at a time convenient for you. Here’s a quick look at what’s available now (be sure to check back – we are always adding to our course listing):
  • Course: Beyond Burnout: The Human Care Strategy
  • Course: Bite-Sized Coping Strategies During Times of Uncertainty
  • Course: Demystifying the Litigation Process
  • Course: Litigation Stress in the Era of COVID-19
  • Course: Physician Burnout and Impairment: How an Unhealthy Doc Can Affect a Healthy Practice
  • Course: Physician Well-Being: What’s Changed and What’s More Important than Ever in the Wake of COVID-19
  • Course: Resilience: Tools and Strategies for Addressing Burnout in Health Care
  • Resource: Burnout
  • Resource: COVID-19: Wellness for Healthcare Professionals
• Ongoing live programming: Live webinars allow you to stay current with pertinent physician wellness topics, including burnout, work-life balance and stress management. We are especially focused on the stressors brought about by the current pandemic, and are dedicated to bringing you timely, relevant content designed to help you navigate the crisis.
• Toolkits and additional resources: Policyholders can count on ISMIE to carefully curate outside resources, bringing the latest research, trends and toolkits right to their fingertips:
  • AMA’s STEPS Forward
  • American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
  • Federation of State Physician Health Programs
  • Maslach Burnout Inventory^TM
  • Mayo Clinic Well-Being Index
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

General questions about ISMIE’s Wellness Center or any of our efforts to combat burnout can be directed to riskmanagement@ismie.com or 800-782-4767 x3300.