For too long, the "solution" to this depletion was placed squarely on your individual shoulders. You were told to be more resilient, as if grit alone could fill an empty tank. But in 2026, the conversation has officially shifted from personal grit to institutional integrity. Beginning this year, the Joint Commission is holding hospitals accountable for staffing adequacy as part of accreditation for the first time.

Have you ever heard a story and changed how you see yourself—or the world around you? Sometimes, a single story told with honesty and...

Let us embrace the power of storytelling as a tool for healing, connection, and transformation in healthcare.