The Value of Critical Incident Stress Debriefings for Healthcare Workers
The Value of Critical Incident Stress Debriefings for Healthcare Workers
DOT
A critical incident can be any traumatic or life-threatening event. These events can evoke strong emotional responses from healthcare workers, some of which can evolve into severe stress and reactions of grief. The Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) process is a model designed to mitigate the impact of traumatic events on healthcare staff, facilitate their return to normal day-to-day functioning, and prevent pathological responses to trauma that is an inherent part of the profession.
COURSE INFORMATION
30 minValid for 12 monthsCreated 2020-06-23Updated 2020-06-23
Course Objectives
- Understand what critical incident stress is and the signs and symptoms to recognize it within your healthcare staff.
- Analyze the critical incident stress debriefing process, including an examination of the Mitchell Debriefing model.
- Examine evidence-based guidelines and real-world scenarios surrounding critical incidents and debriefings.
- Identify what leaders can do to help, the value of implementing a CISM program or policy, and wellness tips for healthcare workers.
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