Abstract
Perspective: Responding to the Well-Being of Health Care Workers and Learners in Academic Medicine During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Highlights
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the well-being of healthcare professionals in unprecedented ways, including increasing risks of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and distress [1]
As academic medical centers reviewed the data for managing wellness during a pandemic, our Wellness Working Group (WWG) was able to immediately mobilize an effective, multidisciplinary approach
The collection of targeted wellness programs provided by each branch of the WWG saw robust participation from all stakeholder groups, highlighting the increased demand for these services across the Emory community
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the well-being of healthcare professionals in unprecedented ways, including increasing risks of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and distress [1]. They coordinate initiatives between FSAP, GME, and UME members, while highlighting programming from Healthy Emory and the CCSCBE. These combined efforts have included: Healthy Emory’s annual Move More Challenge, CCSCBE’s daily livestream meditation; multidisciplinary forums on parenting, caregiving, and working from home; a “Caring for our Caregivers” lunch and learn, and Grand Rounds presentations in multiple departments. Wellness Ambassadors shared the site with their departments, facilitating communication between students, trainees, and faculty Remote education activities such as specialty-specific electives and a COVID-19 course entitled “Pathogenesis to Pandemic” were created for ongoing learning. Regular SOM communications reminded students of available mental health resources, including virtual Emory Counseling and Psychological Services appointments
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