Episode 64: June 3, 2020 - Clinicians at Risk: The Psychological Crisis of COVID-19

INS and AVA come together to address an issue of profound importance to the infusion and vascular access communities. Join INS and AVA Directors of Clinical Education, Marlene Steinheiser and Judy Thompson as they discuss the psychological crisis of COVID-19, the impact on clinicians and their upcoming webinar on this topic.

Judy Thompson, MSNED, RN, VA-BC

Director of Clinical Education, AVA

Judy Thompson, MSNED, RN, VA-BC, has been a vascular access vascular access specialist since 2004. She has experienced the joys and heartbreak of this craft, having advanced her practice to include insertion of all peripherally and centrally inserted catheters, as well as arterial devices. She is a founding member and president of her local Vascular Access Network and has served as president of AVA in 2017. She joined the AVA staff in 2018 as Director of Clinical Education.

Marlene Steinheiser, PhD, RN, CRNI®

Director of Clinical Education, INS

Marlene Steinheiser, PhD, RN, CRNI®, is the Director of Clinical Education for INS. In her role, she directs the development of educational programs and resources for INS and develops strategic alliances with other organizations. She earned her PhD in nursing at the University of Arizona, conducting research focusing on compassion fatigue among healthcare professionals. A nurse for more than 32 years, Dr. Steinheiser has had experience in acute care, home infusion, long-term care, regulatory organizations, and academic nursing.

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education & Publications Manager

Guests:
• Judy Thompson, MSNED, RN, VA-BC – AVA Director of Clinical Education
• Marlene Steinheiser, PhD, RN, CRNI^® – INS Director of Clinical Education

INS and AVA come together to address an issue of profound importance to the infusion and vascular access communities. Healthcare workers are facing significant challenges in their professional and personal lives, due to COVID-19. These challenges may result in ongoing stress and evoke feelings of anxiety, sadness, hopelessness, defeat, guilt and anger. Join INS and AVA Directors of Clinical Education, Marlene Steinheiser and Judy Thompson as they discuss the psychological crisis of COVID-19, the impact on clinicians and their upcoming webinar on this topic.

Resources:

· American Nurse Association (ANA) - https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/work-environment/health-safety/disaster-preparedness/coronavirus/what-you-need-to-know/mental-health-and-well-being/

Resource Categories:

o Mental Health and Stress

o Family Support

o Fatigue

o Financial Help

o Grief & Bereavement

o Support Groups

o Hotlines such as National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

· The Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare - https://www.theschwartzcenter.org/covid-19?utm_source=website&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=covid19

The Schwartz Center is dedicated to strengthening the human connection at the heart of health care.