“It’s OK To Not Be OK”

This post summarizes an article originally published by the Pittsburgh Business Times on November 7, 2025. Read the full article and watch the discussion with Dr. Andrea Coyle and Jason Somma here.

A Data-Driven Approach to Ending Nursing Burnout

Burnout among nurses and healthcare professionals is a growing challenge that impacts patient care, staff retention, and organizational outcomes. In a recent Pittsburgh Business Times Executive Insights conversation, Dr. Andrea Coyle, SE Healthcare’s Chief Clinical & Innovation Officer, and Jason Somma, SE Healthcare Corporate Counsel, shared how healthcare organizations can take a proactive, data-driven approach to addressing burnout.

Key Takeaways:

• Acknowledging Burnout is Critical: Burnout is often normalized in healthcare, but recognizing it is essential for safety, quality care, and staff well-being. As Andrea says, “Sometimes it’s OK to not be OK.”

• Use Data to Identify Hotspots: Burnout isn’t evenly distributed. SE Healthcare’s analytics recently found a system-wide burnout rate of 44%, with some units reaching 90%. Data allows leaders to target interventions effectively.

• Burnout Impacts Risk and Liability: Jason highlighted that inadequate support for clinicians can have legal and financial implications, including increased malpractice risk.

• Measure What Matters: Tracking burnout-related metrics — from employee exit interviews to overtime use — helps leaders identify root causes and develop effective strategies.

• Positive Outcomes are Achievable: In one project with Norman Regional Health System, implementing targeted burnout prevention strategies decreased burnout by 22%, equating to at least $1.5 million in savings.

SE Healthcare’s Burnout Prevention Program combines AI-powered analytics with evidence-based interventions to support nurses and physicians, improve patient care, and strengthen organizational performance.

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