Infographic: Burnout in healthcare contact centers

How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted burnout among contact center staff? To find out, we pulled data from our annual State of Healthcare Communications report and found three major takeaways:

1. Burnout among contact center staff has increased as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic

More than 70% of contact center staff reported that levels of burnout have increased at least considerably as a result of COVID-19. In fact, every contact center staff member surveyed (100%) reported burnout has increased.

2. Technology can play a role in contributing to burnout

Contact center respondents identified clinical tools and technology experiences that contribute to burnout—including poor integration into clinical workflow, burdensome or increased workload, and poor technology implementations. Yet, they also believe improved communication technology could help address the risk.

3. Contact center staff believe improved communication could help address work-related stress

According to the responses to the survey, contact center staff believe improved communication can help address the risk of burnout. Every single contact center staff (100%) believe improving the exchange of data between care members would be helpful in addressing the risk of burnout. Survey results indicate increased efficiency of workflows and improved EHR usability could also have an impact.

Download the infographic for more information and statistics on the impact of COVID-19 on contact centers in healthcare.

How can you learn more?

• Read more about the survey and get the full report here
• See the 2021 state of healthcare communications infographic
• Download the entire 2021 State of Healthcare Communications Report
• If you’d like to learn more about how Spok can help advance your clinical communication, please talk to us