Pretend you are a hospital counselor in a meeting with the administration. A presentation is given concerning how there seems to be a high-stress level at the hospital that is negatively affecting many employees’ health. You have been asked to create a policy brief presentation that shows the negative effects on the mental and physical health of the employees. The purpose of a policy brief is to show research concerning an issue/problem along with recommendations. This information is to be used in order to make an informed decision on these issues and how the administration can reach out to help their workers. Write this assignment as if you are actually giving a talk to the Hospital Board Members.
Create a Policy Brief directed to the administration explaining the mental and physical health issues due to stress along with your recommendations on how the hospital can help.
Include the following headings: executive summary, introduction, research overview, discussion/analysis of research findings and a conclusion with recommendations.
List and explain why hospital employees are stressed. Give at least 3 reasons.
Elaborate on at least 3 biological consequences of stress, emotion, and cognitive outlook on overall health.
List and explain at least 3 ways that stress can help to motivate someone to change their behavior.
Recommend how the hospital can help motivate employees to achieve the following: at least 3 stress reduction techniques and at least 3 ways to achieve a healthy lifestyle. Think about programs and rewards that the hospital can offer to encourage participation to achieve stress-less, healthier lifestyle goals.
