Webinar: Behind the Mask - The Second Victim Phenomenon
Online
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
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Central Standard Time
This webinar is an AAOS member benefit!
AAOS members attend for free.
If you are unable to attend the live webinar, you may still register to be notified upon the availability of the recorded session. Access to the recording will be granted for a duration of 2 years.
Description
Join us for an insightful webinar titled "Behind the Mask: The Second Victim Phenomenon." This session will delve into the often-overlooked impact of emotionally challenging clinical events on healthcare professionals, known as second victims. Expert, Dr. Susan Scott, will discuss the emotional and psychological toll, sharing personal experiences and highlighting strategies to create a supportive environment. Attendees will learn about institutional programs designed to foster resilience, mitigate burnout, and enhance overall well-being, ensuring that caregivers receive the care they need to continue delivering exceptional patient care.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, attendees will be able to:
1- Understand the Concept of Second Victims: Define and explore the phenomenon of second victims in healthcare, including the emotional and psychological impact on healthcare professionals following emotionally challenging clinical events.
2- Identify Peer Support Tactics: Highlight the basic roles of a peer supporter and provide practical guidance on how to engage in supportive conversations with coworkers, fostering a compassionate and understanding work environment.
Director
Mary Carnduff, Lt Col, USAF, MC, FS, MD, MBA, CPE, FAAOS
Faculty
Susan D. Scott, PhD, RN, CPPS, FAAN
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.