Caring on Wheels – Staff Wellness and Motivation
Published May 4, 2023
In spring of 2020, media headlines likening health care workers to superheroes and public outpouring of respect and recognition during the first wave of COVID-19 provided encouragement and motivation. For health care workers the impact of stress and burnout on their mental health were felt well before the pandemic. The last several years have only exacerbated these feelings. Supporting the healthcare workforce by showing appreciation and encouraging wellness has been critical to staff well-being. Join this webinar to discover how two organizations, CentraState Healthcare System and Gaylord Specialty Healthcare, are bringing wellness and motivation right into the workspace.
Tracey Deaner, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CPXP | Director, Patient/Resident Experience, CentraState Healthcare System
Lynda McDonald, Supervisor Patient Experience, CentraState Healthcare System
Lorraine Cullen MS, RRT, RRT-ACCS | Senior Director Clinical Services, Gaylord Hospital
Dorothy Orlowski, BGS, CPXP, COTA/L | Manager, Patient Relations and Volunteer Services, Gaylord Specialty Healthcare
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