care of care givers
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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