Clinicians at Risk: The Psychological Crisis of COVID-19
Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education a Publications Manager Guests: • Judy Thompson, MSNED, RN, VA-BC – AVA Director of Clinical Education • Marlene Steinheiser, PhD, RN, CRNI®– INS Director of Clinical Education INS and AVA come together to address an issue of profound importance to the infusion and vascular access communities. Healthcare workers are facing significant challenges in their professional and personal lives, due to COVID-19. These challenges may result in ongoing stress and evoke feelings of anxiety, sadness, hopelessness, defeat, guilt and anger. Join INS and AVA Directors of Clinical Education, Marlene Steinheiser and Judy Thompson as they discuss the psychological crisis of COVID-19, the impact on clinicians and their upcoming webinar on this topic. Resources: · American Nurse Association (ANA) - https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/work-environment/health-safety/disaster-preparedness/coronavirus/what-you-need-to-know/mental-health-and-well-being/ Resource Categories: o Mental Health and Stress o Family Support o Fatigue o Financial Help o Grief a Bereavement o Support Groups o Hotlines such as National Suicide Prevention Lifeline · The Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare - https://www.theschwartzcenter.org/covid-19?utm_source=websiteautm_medium=bannerautm_campaign=covid19 The Schwartz Center is dedicated to strengthening the human connection at the heart of health care.
