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Next up for tweet-ucation is “Winter is Coming: Strategies to Maximize Performance and Combat Burnout”! #CHEST2020

The first session is "What Factors Drive Burnout?" with Dr. Curtis Sessler!#CHEST2020

The most significant factor in your workplace wellness is relationships and conflict. #CHEST2020

Healthcare workers sometimes have a superman complex where they think they can keep doing things until they break, but we don't want broken healthcare providers! #CHEST2020

There is a stigma associated with burnout, so sometimes people can be afraid to reach out for help. #CHEST2020

The next session is "Managing Change Within Teams: Moving from 'Me' to 'We'" with Dr. Susan Corbridge (@susan_corbridge)! #CHEST2020

We need to work collaboratively and efficiently so we can get people home. #CHEST2020

More effective teamwork can help to mitigate conflict which contributes to burnout. #CHEST2020

Dr. Sessler discusses the factors that drive burnout: The work, menial vs meaningful activities, the people, and alignment of vision and voice. #CHEST2020

Control is important. You also need to have the resources to do the work you are asked to do. #CHEST2020

Getting rid of stupid stuff that takes up our time is important. #CHEST2020

Workplace violence can also worsen or lead to burnout.
Check out this article I wrote in 2016: abcnews.go.com/Health/health-…
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It's important for leadership's vision and voice to be aligned with caregivers'. #CHEST2020

The next session is "Simple Steps to Sustain Performance: Are You in the Right Mindset?" with Dr. Ritwick Agrawal (@md_ritwick)! #CHEST2020

The rate of suicide in healthcare workers is higher during the COVID pandemic (note that it was higher than the general population BEFORE the pandenic)! #CHEST2020

What are strategies for taking care of ourselves? #CHEST2020

Sleep deprivation leads to negative thoughts. Prioritize your sleep. #CHEST2020

Build exercise into your schedule. #CHEST2020

Take breaks to eat, stretch, walk, be mindful. #CHEST2020

When you are driving home after a night shift try to wear sunglasses and make sure you have blinds at home. Simple steps to maximize your sleeping environment can make a real difference. #CHEST2020

We can help ourselves by these strategies to help keep our bucket from getting full. #CHEST2020

We should evaluate ourselves daily and check whether we are in a good mindset or not. #CHEST2020

Care for yourself at work by eating healthy meals close to your usual schedule, and taking strategic breaks, minimizing stress factors. #CHEST2020

Care for yourself at home by getting good sleep, exercising, taking vacations, and being mindful. #CHEST2020

Lean on your social network by spending time with family/friends, sharing your stress, and spending time outdoors. #CHEST2020

Dr. Corbridge talks about the need for organizational and policy change! 🙌#CHEST2020

High-functioning teams can help mitigate burnout. #CHEST2020

There are gender disparities in burnout and women have unique risk factors. #CHEST2020

COMMUNICATION IS KEY. #CHEST2020

Teams function well when each member is utilizing their skill set. #CHEST2020

Techniques for taking care of your team include communicating a shared vision and goals and building trust, recognizing the contributions of everyone, encouraging team member support, and keeping a positive mindset. #CHEST2020

Team-based care can decrease workload, improve patient outcomes, and mitigate burnout. Foster a high-functioning team! #CHEST2020

Focus on gratitude and optimism. Upbeat people are contagious. There is some data that gratitude may help you navigate change. #CHEST2020

The biggest predictor of resilience is interpersonal support. #CHEST2020

The next session is "Supporting You and Your Team: The CHEST Wellness Initiative" with Dr. Alexander Niven (@niven_alex)! #CHEST2020

@accpchest is dedicated to the CHEST Wellness Initiative. They want to help us sustain high work performance during the COVID-19 pandemic (and hopefully well after that)! #CHEST2020

Thank you to all of our fantastic speakers on such an important topic! #CHEST2020

P.S. I think my favorite part of this talk was my Twitter DM thread with @laxswamy. 🔥 Because friends are the best therapy! 🤗 #CHEST2020

Oh, and while we’re on the topic of burnout, don’t forget to check out the awesome session on burnout in the Trainee Lounge with myself, @laxswamy @RachelQuaneyMD and @sfaiz212! #CHEST2020