Resiliency conjures images of flexible people, institutions or organizations that can “bounce back” after adverse events. Research shows higher levels of stress on our frontline healthcare workers due to the current pandemic, which in turn decreases staff satisfaction, increases staff burnout, and thrwarts resiliency. How can the built environment better support these people in times of duress? This presentation will review current research into the utilization of two types of resilience rooms, dedicated to helping nursing staff cope with on-the-job work stress. This research seeks to link staff satisfaction and retention to the institution of these rooms by expanding their usage throughout the acute care hospital environment.
Note: This session was first presented at the 2022 Healthcare Design Conference + Expo in the Clinical Perspectives Track.
After participating in this webinar attendees will:
1. Understand the importance of healthcare workers’ mental health and how it affects patient care.
2. Understand the empirical data that connects these short breaks in a resilience room to staff satisfaction and ultimately, staff retention.
3. Decipher the difference between the design of “active” and “quiet” resilience rooms and who will benefit from which style of space.
4. Take next steps toward instituting your own resilience room.
EVENT DETAILS:
Thursday, January 19, 2023
12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
CEUs available: 1 Nursing Contact Hour, 1 EDAC
Jennifer Wilcynski, IIDA, NCIDQ, LEED AP, EDAC, Interior Designer, orcutt I winslow
PRESENTER: Jennifer Wilcynski, IIDA, NCIDQ, LEED AP, EDAC, Interior Designer, orcutt I winslow
Jennifer Wilcynski is a NCIDQ and EDAC certified Interior Designer with 20 years in the profession who creates exceptional experiences for patients, families, and staff in healthcare spaces. As a Senior Associate of the firm, Jennifer leads Orcutt | Winslow’s Phoenix Healthcare Interiors department and champions the firm’s evidence-based design and research practice. As a dedicated designer who is passionate about how the built environment supports healing and wellness, she believes that the spaces we inhabit, work, and play in have the power to positively affect our individual lives.
Virginia Prendergast PhD, NP-C, FAAN, CNRN, Sr Director, Advances Practice Nursing, Dignity Health
PRESENTER: Virginia Prendergast PhD, NP-C, FAAN, CNRN, Sr Director, Advances Practice Nursing, Dignity Health
Virginia Prendergast, PhD, NP-C, FAAN, CNRN, is internationally recognized for her work and leadership in neuroscience nursing education, research, and the care of neurosurgical patients. Dr. Prendergast began her career as a staff nurse in the neurosurgical ICU, quickly advancing into leadership, mentoring, and teaching roles. She helped found of the Neuroscience Nursing Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to nursing education and research. Her envisioned Resilience Rooms at Barrow illustrates her passion for supporting nurses.