Our Responsibility is to care

Large Influx of Patients in our ED on a Monday- Marathon Bombing Sandy Hook Shooting Oklahoma Tornado

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1) Compassion Fatigue2) Anxiety3) Withdrawal4) Sleeplessness5) Nightmares6) Fear or Worry7) Withdrawal

Increased absenteeism

Anger or irritability Easily agitated Feeling of confusion Physical sensations Lack of concentration Depression

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Warning Signs

1. Hospitals- Healing of the Care Givers

2. Caregivers need our support to process their own

feelings of anguish, pain and distress

3. Opportunity to discuss the challenges & joys of caring for

patients & families

4. These conversations renew their compassion to care

5. Restore & foster community –less isolated & alone

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Nurture the caregiver

Stress management strategies

Supportive with schedule

Be very observant & know when caregivers are experiencing

any symptoms

Encourage -to return to regular schedule

Eating well balanced diet-

Express feelings

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Encourage caregiver to communicate with peers

Adequate rest & relaxationTime & attendanceVacation timeEngage them in departmental activities

Share experiences/ Share joys

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Coping Strategies for Caregivers

Speak to friends ,families, coworkers

Participate in organizational & departmental projects

See Physician

Referral to psychologist

Referral to psychiatrist

EAP – ( Employee Assistance Program)

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Exercise class Yoga - Meditation Massage Faith- Rabbi-Priest-Pastor-

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HOW TO COPE /HOW TO CARE HOW TO COPE /HOW TO CARE

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Employee Assistant Program through Insurance

1866-724-4327 Free & confidential support