PHSMS 6/6 – Continuous Improvement

Once you have built your Psychological health and Safety Management System (PHSMS) the work is not done.  The next step is to continue to evaluate and improve upon your current wellness initiatives.  To do this you will need data, worker adoption, you will need to provide resources and you will need to have a break down of the components and timelines.  A few key things to remember: Pay attention how adults learn (The how you deliver information is as important as the what) and remember that people need to hear the same message multiple times/methods for it to sink in (online content, articles, presentation, posters, etc.).

Conduct Focus Groups and Interviews

• Focus Groups: Organize focus groups with employees to discuss their experiences with mental health programs. This qualitative data can provide deeper insights into the program's effectiveness.
• One-on-One Interviews: Hold confidential interviews with employees who have used the programs to gather detailed feedback and personal stories.

Adjust and Improve Programs Based on Findings

• Continuous Improvement: Use the collected data to continuously refine and improve mental health programs. Implement changes based on feedback and trends to ensure the programs remain relevant and effective.
• Communicate Results: Share the results of your findings with employees to demonstrate the organization's commitment to mental health and to encourage ongoing participation and feedback.

Free resources to review and understand so you can continue to add value to your program:

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

988 Lifeline (Crisis free hotline)

MHFA (mental Health First Aid)

SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and mental Health Services Administration)

Conclusion:  By systematically measuring success and making data-driven decisions, organizations can create a supportive environment where mental health is prioritized, and employees feel valued and supported.  Eliminating or reducing recognized hazards in the workplace is the most effective means of prevention. The safety hierarchy emphasizes organizational-level interventions to protect workers' safety, health, and well-being. These are the steps to iterate on include: Eliminate, Substitute, Redesign, Educate, and Encourage.  Find details at https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/twh/php/toolkit/index.html. Addressing Mental Health can be very complicated and may ultimately involve professionals’ help.

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