In this episode of Nursing Conversations, we sit down with Dr. Cynthia Clark, founder of Civility Matters and Professor Emeritus at Boise State University. A global leader in promoting civility in nursing and healthcare, Dr. Clark brings a wealth of expertise and passion to the conversation. As a fellow in both the American Academy of Nursing and the NLN Academy of Nursing Education, Dr. Clark has co-chaired the American Nurses Association’s Panel on Incivility, Bullying, and Workplace Violence and developed essential tools for addressing incivility, now utilized in 32 countries. We dive into Dr. Clark’s latest work, Core Competencies of Civility for Nursing & Healthcare, and discuss practical ways nurses can contribute to creating and sustaining healthy work environments.

Core Competencies of Civility for Nursing & Healthcare book: Core Competencies of Civility in Nursing & Healthcare: 9781646480258: Medicine & Health Science Books @ Amazon.com

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In this episode of Nursing Conversations, we’re excited to welcome Vickie Leff, a clinical social worker and palliative care consultant with over 30 years of experience. Vickie has dedicated her career to advancing palliative and hospice care, holding leadership roles at Duke University Hospital and serving as Interim Executive Director at the Social Work Hospice & Palliative Care Network (SWHPN). She is currently an adjunct professor at UNC-Chapel Hill and a mentor for the Zelda Foster Fellowship. Vickie’s work focuses on healthcare provider wellness, with a special emphasis on debriefing practices. Join us as we take a deep dive into the vital role debriefing plays in helping healthcare teams navigate and process challenging experiences, particularly in high-pressure environments.

CAPC Facilitator Training Manual:
https://www.capc.org/documents/download/929/

Webinar Series on Debriefing from Vickie Leff:
https://www.capc.org/events/recorded-webinars/part-1-learn-how-to-facilitate-well-being-debriefings-within-your-organization/

Attend a Regularly Scheduled Debriefing Session:
https://www.capc.org/events/virtual-office-hours/wellness-debriefings-open-talk-about-the-challenges-of-our-work/

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In this episode of Nursing Conversations, Joey and Dana sit down with Corey Feist, CEO and Co-Founder of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation. Corey has dedicated his career to supporting healthcare workers' mental health and well-being, inspired by the tragic loss of his sister-in-law, Dr. Lorna Breen. Corey has been instrumental in the creation and passage of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, the first federal law specifically designed to address health worker well-being. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare leadership, including his role as CEO of the University of Virginia Physicians Group, Corey shares his insights, passion, and ongoing efforts to transform the landscape of healthcare mental health. Join us as Corey discusses the impactful work of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation, the importance of removing barriers to mental health care for healthcare workers, and the toolkit resources available to create supportive environments. This episode is a powerful conversation on turning pain into purpose and advocating for change.

Toolkit on Fixing Mental Health Questions: Available on the Dr. Lorna Breen Foundation’s website. Learn more about how to advocate for removing barriers to mental health care: https://drlornabreen.org/removebarriers/

Impact Well-being Guide: A comprehensive guide for enhancing healthcare worker well-being, provided by the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/healthcare/impactwellbeing/index.html

Support the Reauthorization of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act: Get involved and support ongoing efforts to protect healthcare workers: https://drlornabreen.org/reauthorizelba/

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