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Building Your Credibility and Team Skills: Effective Collaboration Skills in Healthcare - Part 3: Feedback
April 17, 2023 15:00 - 22 minutes - 18.1 MBStrong collaboration comes from the interdependent efforts of the team. Recent research across multiple industries emphasizes the importance of not just learning what behaviors are important to collaboration, but also in practicing how to demonstrate these behaviors. It is experiential learning that enables both leaders and employees to work well together, learn from one another, and overcome the psychological barriers that get in the way of doing both. In this session we will talk about not...
Building Your Credibility and Team Skills: Building Your Own Credibility On and Off the Team - Part 1
April 03, 2023 19:00 - 20 minutes - 16.8 MBTrust is a critical factor in building effective teams. This trust-factor begins with you and your self-awareness, mindset, behaviors, and accountabilities. This discussion focuses on how to develop that healthy mindset to promote respect and commitment allowing you to establish yourself as a trusted member of the team. --- This is episode 1 of the series: Building Your Credibility and Team Skills: Building Your Own Credibility On and Off the Team Trust is a critical factor in building e...
Building Your Credibility and Team Skills: Building Your Own Credibility On and Off the Team - Part 2
April 03, 2023 17:00 - 21 minutes - 16.9 MBTrust is a critical factor in building effective teams. This trust-factor begins with you and your self-awareness, mindset, behaviors, and accountabilities. This discussion focuses on how to develop that healthy mindset to promote respect and commitment allowing you to establish yourself as a trusted member of the team. --- This is episode 2 of the series: Building Your Credibility and Team Skills: Building Your Own Credibility On and Off the Team Trust is a critical factor in building ef...
Building Your Credibility and Team Skills: Building Your Own Credibility On and Off the Team - Part 3
April 03, 2023 15:00 - 24 minutes - 20.6 MBTrust is a critical factor in building effective teams. This trust-factor begins with you and your self-awareness, mindset, behaviors, and accountabilities. This discussion focuses on how to develop that healthy mindset to promote respect and commitment allowing you to establish yourself as a trusted member of the team. --- This is episode 3 of the series: Building Your Credibility and Team Skills: Building Your Own Credibility On and Off the Team Trust is a critical factor in building ef...
Building Your Credibility and Team Skills: Positive Reframing in Healthcare Leadership - Part 1
March 20, 2023 19:00 - 20 minutes - 19.8 MBChanging the way you think can have a significant impact on your effectiveness. This podcast explores common areas of struggle for individuals striving to achieve and get results but falling short. Learners will explore three mindset struggles that individual’s encounter, as well as reframing strategies that will boost their emotional health and interpersonal effectiveness. --- This is episode 1 of the series: Building Your Credibility and Team Skills: Positive Reframing in Healthcare Lea...
Building Your Credibility and Team Skills: Positive Reframing in Healthcare Leadership- Part 2
March 20, 2023 17:00 - 20 minutes - 17 MBChanging the way you think can have a significant impact on your effectiveness. This podcast explores common areas of struggle for individuals striving to achieve and get results but falling short. Learners will explore three mindset struggles that individual’s encounter, as well as reframing strategies that will boost their emotional health and interpersonal effectiveness. --- This is episode 2 of the series: Building Your Credibility and Team Skills: Positive Reframing in Healthcare Lea...
Building Your Credibility and Team Skills: Positive Reframing in Healthcare Leadership- Part 3
March 20, 2023 15:00 - 22 minutes - 18 MBChanging the way you think can have a significant impact on your effectiveness. This podcast explores common areas of struggle for individuals striving to achieve and get results but falling short. Learners will explore three mindset struggles that individual’s encounter, as well as reframing strategies that will boost their emotional health and interpersonal effectiveness. --- This is episode 3 of the series: Building Your Credibility and Team Skills: Positive Reframing in Healthcare Lea...
Mpox: A Review of the Poxvirus Previously Known as Monkeypox- Part 2: Mpox: Presentation and the Benefit of Interprofessional Collaboration
March 06, 2023 21:00 - 29 minutes - 32.1 MBMpox isn’t always a clear and simple diagnosis. Some symptoms may vary, and a long incubation period means it can spread before a person realizes there is infection brewing! But healthcare professionals can learn how to help better suspect and recognize this disease. In addition, clinical stories will be shared to help encourage more interprofessional collaboration and communication amongst healthcare teams to help facilitate better care for patients. --- This is episode 2 of the series: M...
Mpox: A Review of the Poxvirus Previously Known as Monkeypox- Part 1: An Update on Mpox
March 06, 2023 17:00 - 26 minutes - 29 MBJoin this episode for a review about mpox and what’s been learned since the 2022 outbreak. What’s behind the name change? Can practically anyone become infected, or is it relatively isolated to a certain group of people? Is it easily spread from one person to another? What can we do? Join now to find out! --- This is episode 1 of the series: Mpox: A Review of the Poxvirus Previously Known as Monkeypox Since the outbreak of mpox in 2022, we have learned much about this infectious and comm...
COVID Update- Part 2: Interprofessional Communication and Interpersonal Relationships in Healthcare Related to COVID-19 and Beyond
February 28, 2023 21:00 - 27 minutes - 28.7 MBThis episode continues the conversation about COVID-19 in light of how healthcare team members can communicate better interprofessionally and interpersonally to provide improved care to patients and enhanced support for each other. Dr. Griffin also discusses herd immunity with regard to coronavirus, living in a sea of microorganisms where viruses mutate, and the seriousness of avoiding inappropriate use of antibiotics for viral infections. --- This is episode 2 of the series: COVID Update...
COVID Update- Part 1: An Update on Where We are After 3 Years of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19
February 28, 2023 18:00 - 30 minutes - 33.5 MBIn this episode, we provide a basic update and brief overview of interventions for combatting COVID-19 such as testing, masking, ventilation, vaccines/boosters, and medications. Dr. Griffin discusses concepts to consider for analyzing our responses to newer variants and how the virus is transmitted. In addition, he explains some interesting aspects regarding cell-mediated immunity and how this may impact COVID in the future. --- This is episode 1 of the series: COVID Update After severa...
Heart Disease in Women: Risk, Prevalence, and Diagnosis- Part 1: Acute Coronary Syndrome: What is it, really?
February 06, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutes - 21 MBIn this episode, we focus on defining acute coronary syndrome and discuss statistics and symptoms. --- This is episode 1 of the series: Heart Disease in Women: Risk, Prevalence, and Diagnosis Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death among men and women in the United States. The incidence of cardiovascular disease continues to increase. Women affected by the disease often present differently than their male counterparts. Those providing healthcare must be aware of the burde...
Heart Disease in Women: Risk, Prevalence, and Diagnosis- Part 2: Minimizing the Risk When Possible
February 06, 2023 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this episode, we continue to focus on the risks specific to women and discuss minimizing risk factors for a better outcome. --- This is episode 2 of the series: Heart Disease in Women: Risk, Prevalence, and Diagnosis Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death among men and women in the United States. The incidence of cardiovascular disease continues to increase. Women affected by the disease often present differently than their male counterparts. Those providing healthcar...
Music in Health and Healing - Part 1: The Beneficial Effects of Music on the Brain
January 23, 2023 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBIn this episode, we focus the discussion on the known beneficial effects music has on the brain. --- This is episode 1 of the series: Music in Health and Healing The purpose of this course is to discuss how music therapy could be a beneficial tool to add to your nonpharmacological intervention toolkit. Researchers are finding that music therapy has many benefits in health and healing, from reducing stress and promoting relaxation to lowering anxiety levels before surgery more effectively ...
Music in Health and Healing - Part 2: The Positive Effects of Music on Health and Healing
January 23, 2023 19:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBIn this episode, we focus on the positive effects of music on mental health disorders, physical ailments, and self-care. --- This is episode 2 of the series: Music in Health and Healing The purpose of this course is to discuss how music therapy could be a beneficial tool to add to your nonpharmacological intervention toolkit. Researchers are finding that music therapy has many benefits in health and healing, from reducing stress and promoting relaxation to lowering anxiety levels before s...
Making Sense of Dollars and Cents: Patient Safety- Part 1: The Business Case for Safety
December 19, 2022 20:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBMany a nurse leader has been asked to cut labor costs in their departments, and many have wondered how they could possibly address cost avoidance while simultaneously ensuring patient and workforce safety. The answer, says an expert in healthcare finance, lies in quality metrics. --- This is episode 1 of the series: Making Sense of Dollars and Cents: Patient Safety Before you take a seat at the healthcare leadership table, you’ll need to be prepared with knowledge and skills that aren’...
Making Sense of Dollars and Cents: Patient Safety- Part 2: The Business Case for Safety
December 19, 2022 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBEnsuring workforce and patient safety while holding the line on costs is a challenge few nurse leaders can avoid. Follow the expert advice in this final episode in our series to develop a solid business proposal for cost-effectively safeguarding the needs of both patients and staff. --- This is episode 2 of the series: Making Sense of Dollars and Cents: Patient Safety Before you take a seat at the healthcare leadership table, you’ll need to be prepared with knowledge and skills that aren...
Travel Nursing: Opportunities and Experiences During the Pandemic to Now - Part 1: Travel Nursing: An Inside Look from a Nurse Who Traveled During COVID
December 12, 2022 17:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBWe take a look at the circumstances around one nurse’s path toward and into travel nursing. And, she gives us an inside view of factors to consider and questions to ask when deciding to look for a travel nursing agency or assignment. --- This is episode 1 of the series: Travel Nursing: Opportunities and Experiences During the Pandemic to Now The COVID-19 pandemic provided a perfect storm of sorts for the travel nursing industry. Lucrative contracts flourished, and demand for travel nurse...
Travel Nursing: Opportunities and Experiences During the Pandemic to Now - Part 2: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Travel Nurses: Money, Experiences, and Opportunities for Something Different
December 12, 2022 15:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBThe conversation continues with a discussion about travel nursing pay and why increased wages were justifiable. Then the topic of positive and negative attitudes on both sides is tackled: how staff nurses may have felt toward travelers and how travel nurses may appear to staff nurses. Finally, the conversation concludes with a short discussion of opportunities for nurses after the peak of the pandemic. --- This is episode 2 of the series: Travel Nursing: Opportunities and Experiences Dur...
Women’s Reproductive Health Issues in the Face of Changing Legislation - Part 1: Understanding Changing Legislation
December 05, 2022 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBThis podcast episode discusses the Roe v. Wade and Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization cases in relation to the Supreme Court of the United States’ decisions regarding abortion. Perspectives related to how to central concepts of the cases might be viewed, state regulation of abortion, and possible ramifications of changing legislation are considered. --- This is episode 1 of the series: Women’s Reproductive Health Issues in the Face of Changing Legislation For nearly 50 years, ...
Women’s Reproductive Health Issues in the Face of Changing Legislation - Part 2: Terminology, Statistics, and Clarifying Information
December 05, 2022 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBThis episode continues the discussion regarding reproductive healthcare with a look at defining terminology to help ensure we are talking about the same concepts when using certain terms. In addition, we will look at statistics both globally and nationally. Finally, our subject matter expert and podcast guest provide clarifying information about EMTALA and contraceptive methods. --- This is episode 2 of the series: Women’s Reproductive Health Issues in the Face of Changing Legislation F...
Women’s Reproductive Health Issues in the Face of Changing Legislation - Part 3: Women's Health and Misinformation
December 05, 2022 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBThis podcast concludes with a discussion of misinformation around women’s reproductive health. Information and misinformation around medications, herbs, and other substances are addressed with regard to concerns for safety and also the very real dangers of improper usage. General closing thoughts about the provision of care for women are discussed. --- This is episode 3 of the series: Women’s Reproductive Health Issues in the Face of Changing Legislation For nearly 50 years, the Roe v. ...
Nurse Practitioner Regulations and Practice Issues: Pandemic to Future Considerations - Part 1: Understanding Changing Legislation
November 28, 2022 23:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBWe take a brief look at the journey of a nurse from certified nurse assistant (CNA) to doctor of nursing practice (DNP)-prepared nurse practitioner. Dr. Alysia Pack has been involved in advocacy at Capitol Hill and collaboration with lobbyists, lawmakers, and interprofessional provider groups to promote the advancement of nursing practice and patient access to quality, affordable, and accessible healthcare. She discusses the evolution of the NP role and how it may have started, in addition t...
Nurse Practitioner Regulations and Practice Issues: Pandemic to Future Considerations - Part 2: NP Practice: Professional Issues
November 28, 2022 21:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBThis episode continues the discussion about NP practice by tackling topics such as regulation of NP practice by state boards of nursing, advantages related to full practice authority, and the specialized education/practice journey for NPs, which is different from that of the traditional medical community. The APRN Consensus Model and APRN compact are also discussed. --- This is episode 2 of the series: Nurse Practitioner Regulations and Practice Issues: Pandemic to Future Considerations ...
Nurse Practitioner Regulations and Practice Issues: Pandemic to Future Considerations - Part 3: NP Practice Authority and Scope of Practice
November 28, 2022 18:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBThis episode concludes the podcast by discussing differences between practice authority, scope of practice, prescriptive authority, and autonomous practice licensure. We also discuss the way APRNs were granted greater practice authority within the Veterans Administration (VA) healthcare system! And we tackle the “title” debate over appropriate and inappropriate terms used for NPs before discussing how to support NPs being able to contribute to their fullest within the healthcare arena. --- ...
Making Sense of Dollars and Cents: Developing a Return on Investment - Part 1: ROI to Prove What You Need
November 21, 2022 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBCapital outlays come with a string attached: the validation of equipment purchases or other large expenses with a return on the investment, or ROI. To get what your department needs, be sure you know how to justify expenses with expected revenue. --- This is episode 1 of the series: Making Sense of Dollars and Cents: Developing a Return on Investment Before you take a seat at the healthcare leadership table, you’ll need to be prepared with knowledge and skills that aren’t typically taug...
Making Sense of Dollars and Cents: Developing a Return on Investment - Part 2: ROI to Prove What You Need
November 21, 2022 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBCapital outlays come with a string attached: the validation of equipment purchases or other large expenses with a return on the investment, or ROI. To get what your department needs, be sure you know how to justify expenses with expected revenue. --- This is episode 2 of the series: Making Sense of Dollars and Cents: Developing a Return on Investment Before you take a seat at the healthcare leadership table, you’ll need to be prepared with knowledge and skills that aren’t typically taught...
Why Choose Nursing as a Second Career - Part 1: Marketing and Neonatal Intensive Care
November 14, 2022 21:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBLucy Laughlin will describe her journey from a possible long-term career in marketing to that of a neonatal intensive care nurse. She chose the path of a master’s degree as entry into nursing practice. --- This is episode 1 of the series: Why Choose Nursing as a Second Career Nurses come to the profession from various backgrounds. The expertise a person brings to the nursing profession is not always recognized and celebrated. This course will highlight the value of additional vocational ...
Why Choose Nursing as a Second Career - Part 2: Farming and Nursing
November 14, 2022 19:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBKevin Lee was born into a farming family. His father was a farmer, and his mother was a nurse. He farmed for over 20 years before going back to school for his second bachelors degree in nursing. --- This is episode 2 of the series: Why Choose Nursing as a Second Career Nurses come to the profession from various backgrounds. The expertise a person brings to the nursing profession is not always recognized and celebrated. This course will highlight the value of additional vocational experi...
Why Choose Nursing as a Second Career - Part 3: Construction and Nursing Education
November 14, 2022 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBJesse Kennedy was on a construction site from the time he was able to help clean up at the end of the day by using a broom. From these humble beginnings, he became a crew foreman and learned valuable leadership skills. He chose the nursing path of an associate degree followed by an RN to BSN program. He is currently enrolled in a PhD program. --- This is episode 3 of the series: Why Choose Nursing as a Second Career Nurses come to the profession from various backgrounds. The expertise a...
Vitamin D in Children and Adults - Part 1: Vitamin D and Your Health from Birth until Death
November 07, 2022 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBThis podcast episode discusses Dr. Holick’s professional journey that led him to identify the major circulating form and active form of vitamin D, the need for vitamin D from birth until death, effects of vitamin D on the immune system, and the overall “magic” of vitamin D! --- This is episode 1 of the series: Vitamin D in Children and Adults This podcast discusses a very important vitamin: Vitamin D! Vitamin D plays a role in maintaining strong bones, but it also has numerous other effe...
Vitamin D in Children and Adults - Part 2 – Vitamin D2, Vitamin D3, Sunshine, the Laboratory, Communication, and Me!:
November 07, 2022 16:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBThis episode continues the discussion regarding vitamin D and health. We explore D2 and D3, specifics around sun exposure and vitamin D, measuring vitamin D status, and communication between healthcare professionals regarding vitamin D status. --- This is episode 2 of the series: Vitamin D in Children and Adults This podcast discusses a very important vitamin: Vitamin D! Vitamin D plays a role in maintaining strong bones, but it also has numerous other effects on the body related to over...
Vitamin D in Children and Adults - Part 2 – Vitamin D2, Vitamin D3, Sunshine, the Laboratory, Communication, and Me!:
November 07, 2022 16:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBThis episode continues the discussion regarding vitamin D and health. We explore D2 and D3, specifics around sun exposure and vitamin D, measuring vitamin D status, and communication between healthcare professionals regarding vitamin D status. --- This is episode 2 of the series: Vitamin D in Children and Adults This podcast discusses a very important vitamin: Vitamin D! Vitamin D plays a role in maintaining strong bones, but it also has numerous other effects on the body related to over...
Facts and Myths About Suicide - Part 2: Suicide Risk Factors and Evaluation Questions
October 31, 2022 17:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBIn this episode, we focus on risk factors of suicide and discuss strategies for effectively assessing the suicide risk of a patient. --- This is episode 2 of the series: Facts and Myths About Suicide Suicide is often one of the most challenging subjects for healthcare providers to broach, yet it is an integral part of patient safety. The number of annual suicides in the United States translates to an average of one person every 11.1 minutes and one attempt every 26.6 seconds. It is the se...
Facts and Myths About Suicide - Part 2: Suicide Risk Factors and Evaluation Questions
October 31, 2022 17:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBIn this episode, we focus on risk factors of suicide and discuss strategies for effectively assessing the suicide risk of a patient. --- This is episode 2 of the series: Facts and Myths About Suicide Suicide is often one of the most challenging subjects for healthcare providers to broach, yet it is an integral part of patient safety. The number of annual suicides in the United States translates to an average of one person every 11.1 minutes and one attempt every 26.6 seconds. It is the se...
Facts and Myths About Suicide - Part 1: Common Misconceptions About Suicide
October 31, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBIn this episode, we focus on common misconceptions and myths about suicide. --- This is episode 1 of the series: Facts and Myths About Suicide Suicide is often one of the most challenging subjects for healthcare providers to broach, yet it is an integral part of patient safety. The number of annual suicides in the United States translates to an average of one person every 11.1 minutes and one attempt every 26.6 seconds. It is the second leading cause of death for people ages 10 to 34 (Ame...
Facts and Myths About Suicide - Part 1: Common Misconceptions About Suicide
October 31, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBIn this episode, we focus on common misconceptions and myths about suicide. --- This is episode 1 of the series: Facts and Myths About Suicide Suicide is often one of the most challenging subjects for healthcare providers to broach, yet it is an integral part of patient safety. The number of annual suicides in the United States translates to an average of one person every 11.1 minutes and one attempt every 26.6 seconds. It is the second leading cause of death for people ages 10 to 34 (Ame...
Moral Distress: How, Can, and Should We Respond to It? - Part 1: Understanding Moral Distress
October 24, 2022 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this episode, we discuss the definitions and concepts around the term, moral distress. --- This is episode 1 of the series: Moral Distress: How, Can, and Should We Respond to It? Healthcare professionals may experience moral distress when decisions are made to manage an ethical dilemma that cannot be implemented, produce a feeling of being required to act, or are inconsistent with ethical practices (Jones-Bonofiglio, 2020). Researchers have recognized that healthcare professionals oft...
Moral Distress: How, Can, and Should We Respond to It? - Part 2: Responding to Moral Distress
October 24, 2022 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBIn this episode, we focus on how resilience is a key component in responding to moral distress within ourselves. Dr. Carno also discusses examples of times she has had to deal with situations that can cause moral distress. --- This is episode 2 of the series: Moral Distress: How, Can, and Should We Respond to It? Healthcare professionals may experience moral distress when decisions are made to manage an ethical dilemma that cannot be implemented, produce a feeling of being required to ac...
Intrusive Licensure Questions: Are We Violating Our Nurses' Rights to Privacy? - Part 1: Do I Have to Share My Mental Health or Psychiatric History for Licensure?
October 17, 2022 18:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBOne of the purposes of this podcast episode is to analyze and better comprehend the issue of disclosure of nurses’ psychiatric history or current mental health information as connected to licensure or relicensure. --- This is episode 1 of the series: Intrusive Licensure Questions: Are We Violating Our Nurses' Rights to Privacy? This podcast series discusses something that has been brewing for years. Should nurses have to share personal information regarding their mental health and/or th...
Intrusive Licensure Questions: Are We Violating Our Nurses' Rights to Privacy? - Part 2: State Boards, Nursing Experiences, Stigma, and the Possibility for Change
October 17, 2022 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBThis episode continues the discussion regarding the intersection between mental health and nursing licensure. We discuss the context of each state board being able to decide how it handles this situation, various healthcare worker experiences, the influence of stigma, and the opportunity for creating change. -- This is episode 2 of the series: Intrusive Licensure Questions: Are We Violating Our Nurses' Rights to Privacy? This podcast series discusses something that has been brewing for ...
Intrusive Licensure Questions: Are We Violating Our Nurses' Rights to Privacy? - Part 3: The Americans with Disabilities Act, Intrusive Licensure Questions, and Dr. Manthey's Story
October 17, 2022 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBThe conversation continues with a description of how the Americans with Disabilities Act influences the legality of what may be asked and how it can be asked regarding personal mental health information. In addition, Dr. Manthey shares her personal experiences and story of overcoming challenge, recovery, and peer support for nurses. -- This is episode 3 of the series: Intrusive Licensure Questions: Are We Violating Our Nurses' Rights to Privacy? This podcast series discusses something tha...
Intrusive Licensure Questions: Are We Violating Our Nurses' Rights to Privacy? - Part 4: Reasons and Reservations for Sharing Personal Health Information
October 17, 2022 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBWe conclude this multi-episode conversation about mental health and nursing licensure in episode 4. We provide an in-depth look at reasons for and reservations about wanting to share personal mental health information. -- This is episode 4 of the series: Intrusive Licensure Questions: Are We Violating Our Nurses' Rights to Privacy? This podcast series discusses something that has been brewing for years. Should nurses have to share personal information regarding their mental health and/or...
Intrusive Licensure Questions: Are We Violating Our Nurses' Rights to Privacy? - Part 4: Reasons and Reservations for Sharing Personal Health Information
October 17, 2022 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBWe conclude this multi-episode conversation about mental health and nursing licensure in episode 4. We provide an in-depth look at reasons for and reservations about wanting to share personal mental health information. -- This is episode 4 of the series: Intrusive Licensure Questions: Are We Violating Our Nurses' Rights to Privacy? This podcast series discusses something that has been brewing for years. Should nurses have to share personal information regarding their mental health and/or...
Out of Darkness: Symptoms and Treatments for Major Depressive Disorder - Part 1: It’s an Illness, Not Sadness
October 10, 2022 16:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this episode, we focus on symptoms within the diagnostic criteria of depression and observed symptoms that are seen in most people suffering with major depressive disorder but that are not necessarily a part of the diagnostic criteria. --- This is episode 1 of the series: Out of Darkness: Symptoms and Treatments for Major Depressive Disorder This podcast series aims to help healthcare professionals understand the diagnosis of major depressive disorder, common symptoms, and the most sev...
Out of Darkness: Symptoms and Treatments for Major Depressive Disorder - Part 2: Past, Present, and Future Treatments of Major Depressive Disorder
October 10, 2022 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBIn this episode, we talk about-- the how to--for discussing suicidal ideation with patients and the present treatments for depression along with some very interesting possible future treatments. --- This is episode 2 of the series: Out of Darkness: Symptoms and Treatments for Major Depressive Disorder This podcast series aims to help healthcare professionals understand the diagnosis of major depressive disorder, common symptoms, and the most severe outcome of suicide to assess risk. Also ...
Post-Traumatic Stress in Healthcare Workers - Part 1: What Does Post-Traumatic Stress Look Like in Healthcare Workers?
October 03, 2022 17:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBWe all know that the healthcare system brings its own unique challenges for delivering quality, safe, and cost effective healthcare. However, what happens when deliverers of healthcare, the healthcare workers themselves, exhibit symptoms of stress, post-traumatic stress, or even post-traumatic stress disorder? What do these symptoms look like? How frequent or common is post-traumatic stress in our very own healthcare team members? --- This is episode 1 of the series: Post-Traumatic Stress...
Post-Traumatic Stress in Healthcare Workers - Part 2: Doing Something about Post-Traumatic Stress in Healthcare Workers
October 03, 2022 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBWe are going to continue the conversation about the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare workers’ experiences with stress. The discussion covers contributing factors and interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder as well as strategies for how the healthcare team can facilitate conversation about. --- This is episode 2 of the series: Post-Traumatic Stress in Healthcare Workers This podcast examines post-traumatic stress among healthcare workers as members of the healthcare ...
Violence in the Healthcare Workplace - Part 1: Identifying the Risk of Violence
September 26, 2022 16:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBIn this episode we will be talking about violence in the healthcare workplace and identifying risk factors. Organizations recognizing that violence is a concern is the first step to be able to address the issue. --- This is episode 1 of the series: Violence in the Healthcare Workplace In 2019, over 20,000 American workers suffered trauma from workplace violence. Of these, 70% were employed in the healthcare and social assistance industries. Then came the pandemic. Like gasoline on a fire,...
Violence in the Healthcare Workplace - Part 2: Strategies to Manage Violence
September 26, 2022 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBViolence seems to be impacting all areas of society. Managing acts of violence in an evidence-based way is a way to impact health care worker safety. --- This is episode 2 of the series: Violence in the Healthcare Workplace In 2019, over 20,000 American workers suffered trauma from workplace violence. Of these, 70% were employed in the healthcare and social assistance industries. Then came the pandemic. Like gasoline on a fire, COVID-19 sent stress levels skyrocketing among patients and...