How the pandemic is creating trauma among healthcare professionals and what can be done about it.
Monday, July 13, 2020

'This not only has a community-based impact; it's global. It impacts us on a profound, personal level. So, we've got this whole element of—what I call and a lot of other experts are calling—shared trauma.' — Ellen Fink-Samnick, MSW, ACSW, LCSW, CCM, CRP, DBH(s), of EFS Supervision Strategies, LLC.

There seems to be no clear end in sight to the COVID-19 pandemic. This nebulous timeline is part of what is contributing to vicarious trauma — also called secondary traumatic stress – among healthcare professionals. In this week's feature story, Ellen Fink-Samnick, MSW, ACSW, LCSW, CCM, CRP, DBH(s), of EFS Supervision Strategies, LLC, discusses the concept of vicarious trauma and shares how healthcare workers can tend to their mental health during this trying time. Additionally, she will host a 60-minute webinar on the subject on July 23.

Also, in this issue:
 

COVID-19 Creates Vicarious Trauma Among Healthcare Workforce
Ellen Fink-Samnick, discusses how the pandemic is creating trauma among healthcare professionals and what can be done about it.
 
 
Amid Surge, Hospitals Hesitate to Cancel Nonemergency Surgeries
Hospitals say they are more prepared to handle the crush of patients because they have enough protective gear for their workers and know how to better treat coronavirus patients.
New IHI Chief Executive: 'There is No Quality Without Equity'
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement selects its chief innovation and education officer to succeed Derek Feeley as president and CEO.
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Vicarious Trauma: Tackling Occupational Hazards of the Pandemic
In this 60-minute webinar, Ellen Fink-Samnick MSW, ACSW, LCSW, CCM, CRP, will provide attendees with the knowledge and practical solutions to identify, assess, and tackle vicarious trauma in their organizations, plus help practitioners and providers in crisis.
Collaboration During COVID: Tampa General Hospital Teams With Competitors on Patient Care
Tampa General Hospital President and CEO John Couris shares strategic and collaborative approaches the health system has taken to ensure the care of its communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
See Which Hospitals, Health Systems, and Physician Practices Received PPP Loans
The Department of the Treasury and the Small Business Administration released the PPP loan data Monday.
 
 

Must Reads

From the front lines, Black nurses battle twin pandemics of racism and coronavirus
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Nurses say COVID-19 hazard pay could help offset unsafe working conditions, infection fears
USA Today
St. Luke's asks nurses to delay raises to help during pandemic
WDIO
Fresno nurse died of COVID-19 as coronavirus safety complaints piled up against Kaiser
CapRadio
 

Thanks for taking the time to read this week's eNewsletter. I hope you found it valuable. I'm always eager to hear from readers. Please send any thoughts or advice my way at jthew@healthleadersmedia.com or @jen_NurseEditor.com.
 

Jennifer Thew, RN
Senior Editor, Nursing