TY - JOUR
T1 - Rapid Expansion of the Healing Emotional Lives of Peers Program During COVID-19
T2 - A Second Victim Peer Support Program for Healthcare Professionals
AU - Rivera-Chiauzzi, Enid Y.
AU - Huang, Lily
AU - Osborne, Alayna K.
AU - Musch, Ashley A.
AU - Berkland, Bridget E.
AU - Meyer, Anne T.
AU - Vitek, Sairey M.
AU - Wieneke, Kaisa C.
AU - Allyse, Megan A.
AU - Riggan, Kirsten A.
AU - Finney, Robyn E.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2024/1/1
Y1 - 2024/1/1
N2 - Objectives: In 2018, the Healing Emotional Lives of Peers (HELP) Program was implemented at Mayo Clinic Rochester to guide healthcare professionals (HCPs) after a second victim experience, such as adverse patient events or medical errors. The HELP program was expanded to all HCPs in response to the anticipated stressors of the COVID-19 pandemic. This article aims to describe the rapid expansion of the peer support program and evaluate the effectiveness of peer support provided to affected colleagues (ACs). Methods: Quantitative data collected from workshop evaluations, activations, and associated metrics (TPS Self-Assessment, Encounter Form, and AC Self-Assessment) were summarized through standard descriptive statistics using SAS version 9.4 software. Open-ended responses were qualitatively analyzed for iterative themes about the HELP program and associated workshops. Results: Between April 2020 and December 2021, 22 virtual workshops to train peer supporters were conducted with 827 attendees. Of these, 464 employees completed the workshop evaluation. A total of 94.2% rated the workshop as excellent or very good. Participants perceived the workshop to be highly effective and felt more prepared to support ACs. Between May 2020 and December 2021, 247 activations were submitted through the HELP Program's intranet Web site and peer support was requested for 649 employees. Of the 268 TPS Self-Assessments, 226 (84.3%) felt that they provided helpful support to an AC. One hundred ACs evaluated support received, with 93% being "extremely"or "very satisfied."Affected colleagues appreciated having a TPS provide judgment-free support. Conclusions: The HELP Program promotes a culture of safety by helping HCPs process traumatic events. To effectively meet the needs of patients, healthcare organizations need to prioritize the well-being of their employees through interpersonal support.
AB - Objectives: In 2018, the Healing Emotional Lives of Peers (HELP) Program was implemented at Mayo Clinic Rochester to guide healthcare professionals (HCPs) after a second victim experience, such as adverse patient events or medical errors. The HELP program was expanded to all HCPs in response to the anticipated stressors of the COVID-19 pandemic. This article aims to describe the rapid expansion of the peer support program and evaluate the effectiveness of peer support provided to affected colleagues (ACs). Methods: Quantitative data collected from workshop evaluations, activations, and associated metrics (TPS Self-Assessment, Encounter Form, and AC Self-Assessment) were summarized through standard descriptive statistics using SAS version 9.4 software. Open-ended responses were qualitatively analyzed for iterative themes about the HELP program and associated workshops. Results: Between April 2020 and December 2021, 22 virtual workshops to train peer supporters were conducted with 827 attendees. Of these, 464 employees completed the workshop evaluation. A total of 94.2% rated the workshop as excellent or very good. Participants perceived the workshop to be highly effective and felt more prepared to support ACs. Between May 2020 and December 2021, 247 activations were submitted through the HELP Program's intranet Web site and peer support was requested for 649 employees. Of the 268 TPS Self-Assessments, 226 (84.3%) felt that they provided helpful support to an AC. One hundred ACs evaluated support received, with 93% being "extremely"or "very satisfied."Affected colleagues appreciated having a TPS provide judgment-free support. Conclusions: The HELP Program promotes a culture of safety by helping HCPs process traumatic events. To effectively meet the needs of patients, healthcare organizations need to prioritize the well-being of their employees through interpersonal support.
KW - healthcare provider well-being
KW - peer support
KW - peer support program
KW - second victim
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U2 - 10.1097/PTS.0000000000001179
DO - 10.1097/PTS.0000000000001179
M3 - Article
C2 - 37966348
AN - SCOPUS:85180402552
SN - 1549-8417
VL - 20
SP - 28
EP - 37
JO - Journal of patient safety
JF - Journal of patient safety
IS - 1
ER -