HERO-NY Module One focuses on providing a basic understanding of resiliency research and the impact of disasters on the psychological well-being of frontline workers. The presentation also seeks to develop stress reduction and coping tools for both on the field and outside of frontline work. Moderator: Alison Burke, Vice President, Regulatory and Professional Affairs, GNYHA Presenter: Rebecca…

GNYHA will host a June 4 webinar highlighting current and future applications of systems engineering to enhance pandemic preparedness and response. Systems engineering is a unique and valuable discipline in health care for achieving clinical and operational excellence through advanced analytics and management techniques. The webinar will highlight how systems engineers supported hospital operations during…

HERO-NY Module Two turns its attention to understanding our cognitive, emotional, behavioral, physical, and situational response to stressful situations. This presentation also defines loss, grief, and complicated grief, which are more complex responses frontline workers may experience to COVID-19. Evidence-based stress management and other tools are also introduced. Moderator: Alison Burke, Vice President, Regulatory and Professional…

The goal of HERO-NY Module Three is to educate attendees on various aspects of stress, recognize common trauma reactions, to identify when coping is healthy versus unhealthy, and to recognize when additional help is necessary. The presentation includes steps to alleviate your own stress in the moment, as well as ways to support colleagues when…

On June 18, GNYHA will host a webinar on hospital legal proceedings under New York State’s Mental Hygiene Law (MHL). For many years, GNYHA has advocated for efficiencies in court procedures, with an emphasis on the use of video technology to conduct MHL hearings remotely. With assistance from Judges George Silver and Deborah Kaplan, court…

HERO-NY Module Four defines and reviews typical responses to trauma, as well as signs that tell us it’s time to seek help. After examining the cognitive, emotional, behavioral, physical, and spiritual responses to trauma, the presentation identifies internal and external obstacles to seeking help; offers self-assessment tools; lists ways to address obstacles; and summarizes other…

On June 25, GNYHA will host a webinar on addressing resident wellness during large-scale environmental stressors such as COVID-19 and the current unrest around social justice. The webinar will provide resources and ideas to help graduate medical education (GME) leadership address these topics with the incoming class of residents and throughout the academic year.

Many hospitals and health systems are considering the use of thermal scanning or temperature check technology as an additional infection prevention practice. However, there are significant technical and operational considerations when integrating these systems into existing environments. During this webinar, participants will: Explore the role of thermal scanning in a multilayered infection prevention strategy Hear…

The COVID-19 patient surge has caused unprecedented levels of anxiety, stress, and grief for members of the health care workforce. Staff members are grappling with these impacts while also managing the broader consequences of the pandemic, social upheaval, and concerns about future waves. Research shows the critical role peers and leaders can play in normalizing…