On-Demand
1.00 CEU Contact Hours
Available On-Demand until 12/10/2028 (ANCC, ACE, CME)
This presentation focuses on raising awareness about burnout, specifically for individuals in the healthcare community, and its significant impact on mental and physical health, work performance, and home life. You will gain insights into how burnout develops and learn practical strategies for preventing it. The session will cover effective stress management techniques and ways to incorporate them into daily routines for better well-being, including relaxation and breathing techniques. By the end, you will be equipped with actionable tools to reduce burnout and maintain a healthy work-life balance in high-pressure environments.
Continuing Education Credits Anticipated: ACE (SW), ANCC (Nursing) CME (MD/PA)
Pricing
MGB Employees: Free with coupon code and proof of MGB User ID
Non MGB Employees: $25.00
Learning Outcomes
Following this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify at least 3 ways that burnout can impact mental health, physical health, and work performance.
- Recognize at least 3 key strategies to prevent burnout.
- Define at least 3 practical techniques to mitigate stress in the workplace.
Time-Ordered Agenda
- 10-minutes: Impact of Burnout on Mental Health
- 10-minutes: Impact of Burnout on Physical Health
- 10-minutes: Impact of Burnout on Work Performance
- 15-minutes: Strategies to Prevent Burnout
- 10-minutes: Practical Techniques to Mitigate Stress
- 5-minutes: Discussion and Questions
Kendall V. Smiley, OTR/L is an Occupational Therapist, Advanced Clinical Specialist with 26 years of experience. She has spent her career specializing in cardiac care, orthopedics, spinal cord injuries, amputee rehabilitation, and more, working with clients from adolescence through geriatrics. She is currently on thein-patient Cardiac Team and created a Relaxation and Stress management group for patients. She also plays a key role in mentoring the next generation of clinicians as a clinical student supervisor, and Co-chair of both the Assistive Technology Committee and the Employee Activities Committee. In addition to these leadership roles, Kendall is an active member of several committees, including Spaulding Rehabilitation’s Equity, Dignity and Respect Community Outreach Council, the Anti-Disrespect/Anti-Discrimination Policy Task Force Team, and the Integrative Health Medicine Committee. Outside of her clinical work, Kendall is a certified Life Coach and Reiki Practitioner, bringing a holistic approach to health and wellness for both her patients and colleagues. She is passionate about advancing patient care and fostering a supportive, inclusive work environment.
Target Audience: Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, Social Workers, Other Health Professionals
Instructional Level: Introductory
Prerequisites: None
Cancellation Policy: Spaulding reserves the right to adjust components of this program or to cancel the program for unexpected occurrences. Notice of changes or cancellation will be provided expediently. Upon cancellation of a course, a refund for the price paid for the course will be given. A processing fee of $10 may be charged when the registrant provides written notice of cancellation of their attendance less than 7 business days prior to the program date. Tuition is non-refundable if the registrant does not provide notice of cancellation at least 7 days prior to the program date. Spaulding apologizes but will not be responsible for inconveniences incurred due to program changes.
Speaker Disclosures: Kendall V. Smiley is a salaried employee of MGB. She has no other financial or non-financial disclosures to share.
In support of improving patient care, MGH Institute of Health Professions is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Physicians: MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by ACCME. Nurses: MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this activity for 1.0 contact hours for nurses. Nurse Practitioners: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) accepts credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME and ANCC.
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, MGH Institute of Health Professions is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. MGH Institute of Health Professions maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 clock hours for continuing education credits.
SR Division of Education and Training CEU facilitators Marianne Savastano, MS, CCC-SLP; Katherine MacKirdy, MSPT, GCS, MPH;
Matt Keilty, OTR/L; Debra Abele, RN, DNP; Jeanne Putnam OT, CCM; and Kathleen Crosskill, MS, CCC-SLP
