Resident Impairment and Duty Hours

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Recognizing impairment is an important skill to develop for all physicians. If you recognize yourself becoming impaired due to fatigue, stress, work load, or other medical or psychiatric reasons, please report this immediately to your supervisor. Remember, impairment is all about your safety and the safety of your patients. Impairment means much more than simply duty hours and you can be fully compliant with duty hours and still be impaired.

Wellness Resources

The websites below are great resources for free wellness screenings, as well as how to obtain resources to deal with specific issues!

  • Linder Center of Hope Physician Mental Health Program: (513) 536-0311

    • In association with Tri-Health, Mercy Health, TCH, CCHMC, the VA, and St Elizabeth, Lindner Center of Hope is providing a private, rapid access service for residents in need of help. This is private and confidential. Services provided:

      • 24/7 availability for crisis situations

      • 5 day per week outpatient diagnostic assessment and treatment provision or referral

      • Psychiatrist and psychologist are available on a daily basis.

  • TCH Employee Assistance Program

    • Call LifeMatters® toll-free anytime: 1-800-634-6433 throughout North America

  • Ohio Physician Health Program: 614- 841-9690

    • Facilitates the health and wellness of healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care and safety.

  • The Happy MD: 206-430-1905

    • Focuses on the treatment and prevention of physician burnout.

Raising Concerns

To discuss concerns, you may contact any of the following: 

  • Dr. Rich (cell: (517) 256-7044) or Dr. Spata ((425) 591-6008)

  • Your Advisor

  • Contact a Chief

If you feel that those choices have not or will not be effective in addressing your concern, please contact the following to discuss confidentially:

  • Jennifer Ianni, GME Director, 618-606-1143 (Cell)

  • John Schroder, MD, DIO, 513-919-8811 (Cell)

  • Melissa Bosse, GME Manager 513-560-0612 (Cell)

  • Tina Bray, Administrative Assistant: she’ll be there to greet you when you open the doors of the GME office and can connect you to the right person for your concern.

  • Michael Jennings, MD, Vice President, and Chief Clinical Officer-513-585-2258

  • The ACGME also has an ombudsperson to report concerns: http://www.acgme.org/Residents-and-Fellows/Report- an-Issue/Office-of-the-Ombudsman

If your concern is related to discrimination, micro-aggression(s), or otherwise related to diversity, equity and inclusion, call the DEI Hotline at 1- 800-398-1496. Concerns expressed through this hotline will be handled with care and the amount of discretion requested by the caller.

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