Episode 139: Transforming Healthcare Teams Through Positive Deviance and Liberating Structures

Welcome back to the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast! In this rich and inspiring episode, host Dr. Sarah Smith is joined by Dr. Jeff Cohn—retired hematologist/oncologist, transformational healthcare leader, and passionate advocate for physician wellbeing. Together, they dive deep into what it means to sustain a meaningful and rewarding career in medicine through changing roles, evolving systems, and the everyday realities of clinical practice.

You can find Dr. Jeff Cohn on:

~ Linked In:   / jeff-cohn-2738b82b  
~ Website: https://caretochangecoaching.com/


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Timestamps:
00:00 Driven by Healing, Not Prevention
03:50 "Final Reunion: A Love Story"
07:49 "Transformative Learning and Behavior Change"
12:25 "Hospital-Acquired MRSA Challenge"
15:09 Preventing MRSA Spread: Dialogue and Actions
19:10 Creating Effective Team Dynamics
24:37 Unconventional Health Care Mentors
27:15 Collaborative Idea-Generation Workshop
31:17 Empowering Inclusive Healthcare Dialogues
35:12 "Project Exhaustion and Burnout"
37:39 Focus on Single Task Challenges
42:33 Improving Emergency Response Efficiency
47:15 Rewiring Brains for Positive Challenges
50:21 "Building Healthier Habits"