The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit multispecialty health system with 6,500 caregivers (700 physicians and advanced practice providers among them) with a mission to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative and compassionate environment. Their commitment to patient care extends to their caregivers, who they recognize as essential in achieving their mission. To support caregiver wellbeing, The Guthrie Clinic has partnered with CuraLinc to offer them confidential and personalized mental health care and resources.
CuraLinc measured the health and productivity of The Guthrie Clinic caregivers who used the EAP in 2022. During the initial clinical assessment for each new EAP user, CuraLinc’s Care Advocates, all of whom are licensed mental health counselors, offered the SPS-6 and WOS to all caregivers; and offered the PHQ-9 and AUDIT to those who presented with depression and alcohol use, respectively. CuraLinc followed up with participants 30 days after the case was closed to measure changes in their health and productivity, evaluate their satisfaction with the program and profile for variations in health status or referrals to other resources.
86% of caregivers with depression showed improvement after using the program
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92% of caregivers reported improved productivity
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Caregivers who used the program missed 9.5 hours less work time
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100% of caregivers who presented with alcohol use or abuse reported reduced risk
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98% of caregivers reported satisfaction with the program
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86% of caregivers with depression showed improvement after using the program | 92% of caregivers reported improved productivity | Caregivers who used the program missed 9.5 hours less work time | 100% of caregivers who presented with alcohol use or abuse reported reduced risk | 98% of caregivers reported satisfaction with the program |
CuraLinc uses clinically validated tools to measure the impact of the EAP, including the PHQ-9 for depression, the SPS-6 for productivity, the WOS for absenteeism and the AUDIT for alcohol abuse. These tools allow CuraLinc to establish quantifiable baselines and measure post-treatment outcomes from program participants — supporting the value of CuraLinc’s approach to providing evidence-based care through multiple modalities.
For The Guthrie Clinic, the partnership with CuraLinc led to lower rates of depression, higher productivity, reduced absenteeism and less risk of alcohol abuse — detailed in a case study titled, ‘EAP Outcomes and Impact.’
To learn more about CuraLinc and supports the emotional fitness of The Guthrie Clinic’s caregivers, complete the form below to access the study.
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“CuraLinc has been a pivotal strategic partner in ensuring we have the resources and support to provide for the wellbeing of our caregivers, leading to increased employee engagement scores and supporting us in our journey to be a Best Place to Work and Build a Career.”
Dawn Clover, MSW, LCSW, CEAP
Manager Employee Assistance Program
The Guthrie Clinic