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Abstract

Up to 400,000 hospitalized patients have been harmed by healthcare errors, resulting in the third leading cause of death in the U.S. These unanticipated adverse events resulted in second victim phenomenon leading to burnout and suicide among providers. To mitigate these effects, a Second Victim peer support initiative was proposed.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Christine M. Moraca, MSN, RN-C - La Salle University School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Sigma Membership

Kappa Delta

Lead Author Affiliation

La Salle University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Adverse Event, Healthcare Team, Second Victim

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Just BREATHE: Second victim program planning

Washington, DC, USA

Up to 400,000 hospitalized patients have been harmed by healthcare errors, resulting in the third leading cause of death in the U.S. These unanticipated adverse events resulted in second victim phenomenon leading to burnout and suicide among providers. To mitigate these effects, a Second Victim peer support initiative was proposed.