Responding to COVID-19

In this episode we talk about the mission we're currently on, and how it feels like we're in a never ending deployment but we never got started right. Have you sent out a deployment letter. How are you managing during this deployment? What can leaders do to recognize the current disaster mode many are in. Matt Zuckerman, MD @matthew608bLaura McGladrey, PMHNP, FNP, MSN, RN, FAWM @responderallianceEmilie Calvello Hynes, MD, MPH @ejbcalvello All faculty at University of Colorado School of Medicine@COglobalEM #emergencycareforall

In this episode we talk about where we are now, depletion. Talking about stress first aid strategies and ways to get through this together. Matt Zuckerman, MD @matthew608bLaura McGladrey, PMHNP, FNP, MSN, RN, FAWM @responderallianceEmilie Calvello Hynes, MD, MPH @ejbcalvello All faculty at University of Colorado School of Medicine@COglobalEM #emergencycareforall

In this (delayed) episode we talk about the new new normal as we adjust to treating patients during COVID and about realizing that we've all had a little brain injury this year.Matt Zuckerman, MD @matthew608bLaura McGladrey, PMHNP, FNP, MSN, RN, FAWM @responderallianceEmilie Calvello Hynes, MD, MPH @ejbcalvello All faculty at University of Colorado School of Medicine@COglobalEM #emergencycareforall

In this episode we talk about the need to fight, to maintain vigilance, to recognize our victories as we look towards a new normal.Matt Zuckerman, MD @matthew608bLaura McGladrey, PMHNP, FNP, MSN, RN, FAWM @responderallianceEmilie Calvello Hynes, MD, MPH @ejbcalvello All faculty at University of Colorado School of MedicineReferenced in the episode:We Cannot Let Fear Go Viral in Fight against COVID-19, says Secretary-General, Stressing importance of Moving Forward ‘With Resolve and Without Stigma’Abandoned by U.S. leaders, the only Covid-19 protection I can count on in my emergency department is trust by Jay BaruchThat Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief by Scott Berinato@COglobalEM #emergencycareforall

Stress First Aid for frontline responders in the age of COVID19.Matt Zuckerman, MD @matthew608bLaura McGladrey, PMHNP, FNP, MSN, RN, FAWM @responderallianceEmilie Calvello Hynes, MD, MPH @ejbcalvello All faculty at University of Colorado School of MedicineThis is different than anything we’ve experienced but we can apply first aid to it:Important to:Promote sense of safetyPromote calmingPromote connectednessPromote sense of self efficacyPromote hopeFuture discussions and more information checkout Resilience Plan and Reference Card @COglobalEM #emergencycareforall