One organization’s array of COVID crisis wellness initiatives
How the hospital has handled employee well-being amid the worst health crisis in a century.
Northwell Health, a network of 24 hospitals in New York State, has responded rapidly to the well-being needs of its employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company, based in New Hyde Park, New York, is that state’s largest healthcare provider, with 70,000 employees.
In the months since the crisis emerged, says Pat Flynn, associate vice president of employee wellness, the non-profit employer has built out a wide range of employee services and programs. The company had already emphasized employee wellness, and ramped up its efforts in the last eight months.
These programs, based on two comprehensive employee surveys, include additional personal time off, bonuses, and importantly, employee recognition. The organization has also rolled out a number of innovative services in response to the crises. These include:
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