Self-Care Planning for Healthcare Workers in Pediatric Hospice
Presented by Joan “Jody” Chrastek and Clinical Procedure Manual Review Board
This course will cover the development of an individualized self-care plan for healthcare workers in pediatric hospice and palliative care environments, including self-assessment; planning across physical, emotional, spiritual, and social domains; and ongoing application and review.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the emotional challenges healthcare professionals face when caring for children on hospice or at end of life
- Recognize how the interdisciplinary team can help support providers experiencing distress
- Outline an individualized self-care plan to support resilience and prevent burnout
- Demonstrate clinical decision-making related to recognizing personal warning signs and seeking appropriate help
Meet your instructors
Joan “Jody” Chrastek
Joan “Jody” Chrastek was born and brought up in India and trained as a nurse in Scotland. She has worked as a midwife and hospice nurse in the UK, India, and the USA with adults and children. She has worked in hospice and palliative care for more than 35 years in both inpatient and community settings. She has provided…
Clinical Procedure Manual Review Board
The Medbridge Clinical Procedure Manual Review Board ensures the development and maintenance of up-to-date and evidence-based clinical procedures. The review board is composed of leading nurse experts in the field: Danielle Pierotti, RN, PhD, CENP, and Margherita Labson, RN, BSN, MSHSA. The review board is involved in…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Introduction
This chapter includes an introduction to self-care planning for healthcare workers in pediatric hospice, the emotional challenges of the work, and the role of the interdisciplinary team in supporting clinicians.
2. Procedure: Self-Care Planning for Healthcare Workers in Pediatric Hospice
This chapter will provide a step-by-step guide to completing a self-assessment, developing an individualized self-care plan, and reviewing and updating the plan over time.
3. Tips, Precautions, and Care Considerations
This chapter provides quick interventions and guidance on maintaining professional boundaries and self-compassion.
4. Conclusion
This chapter includes learning assessment questions to assess the learner’s knowledge of skills covered in this course. A bibliography of referenced material is also included.
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