24 Provider Wellness: Are You Taking Care of Yourself?

https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughtsAs healthcare providers we pour our energy into caring for our patients and often we forget to take care of ourselves, leading to burnout. It is crucial that we take time to take a breath and to recharge. Dr. Martha Middlemist shares the work of the AAPs Wellness Advisory Group and offers concrete steps we can all take to manage stress. Let’s listen to Dr. Middlemist and learn how healthcare providers can take better care of themselves! [00:01 - 06:13] Opening SegmentWelcoming today's guest, Dr. Martha Middlemist Dr. Middlemist’s talks about her background [06:14 - 16:55] Taking Care of Healthcare Providers Better The steps they’ve taken to take better care of healthcare providers How healthcare initiatives are conceptualized Don’t miss Dr. Middlemist’s tips for healthcare providers![16:56 - 27:01] Going on a Therapy and Other Wellness Services Dr. Middlemist talks about this kind of stress among healthcare providers The importance of realizing that things are not working well Therapy is an option too for healthcare providersDr. Middlemist explains [27:02 - 39:34] Giving More Time For Yourself Dr. Middlemist shares her observations during the COVID-19 pandemic She gives a few creative suggestions for healthcare providers to have funHer message to her resident self[39:35 - 43:42] Closing SegmentFinals takeawaysAn idea can go a long way Wellness silos should be consideredPeer support and networking with like-minded individuals are important What you can do to take care of yourself betterExerciseEat wellGet enough sleepSpeak up and speak out Ask for help Wellness activities you can practice  Tweetable Quotes:“I think you also have to have workplace wellness by...having supportive caring people around you...” - Dr. Martha Middlemist“From the beginning, take more time for yourself.” - Dr. Martha MiddlemistResources Mentioned:National Academy of MedicineClinician Resilience and Well-BeingPhysician Health & WellnessImproving Physician Well-Being, Restoring Meaning in MedicineWhat can individuals, organizations do to promote joy in pediatrics?Pediatric Meltdown episode: Caring for Kid's Mental Health During Covid: How Parents Can Help with Dr. Zakia Alav‪i‬Connect with Dr. Middlemist and know more about her space here.If you’d like to connect with me, you can find me at LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter...

Fecha de Publicación: 17 de febrero de 2021

Duración: 43 min