Healthy Work Environments

What are Healthy Work Environments?

A healthy work environment (HWE) is a work setting that takes a strategic and comprehensive approach to providing the physical, cultural, social, and job design conditions that maximize the health and well-being of health care providers, according to the pan-Canadian Quality Worklife Quality Healthcare Collaborative.

Why are Healthy Work Environments Important?

Implementing healthy work environments and building a culture of safety for health care workers is key to ensuring quality patient care.  Enhancing morale and reducing absenteeism can reduce adverse events, improve patient safety and support improved patient outcomes.

Learn more about Ontario’s HWE initiatives:

• Key Statistics 
• HWE Tools
• Ontario’s HWE Champions
• Ontario’s HWE Expert Advisory Group 
• HWE Presentations 
• HWE Newsletters 
• Related Legislation / Regulations
• Links