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Area of Science:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Psychology
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Lack of formal debriefing processes for critical events (code/trauma).
  • Need to address psychological and spiritual needs of emergency responders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and implement a standardized debriefing process for code/trauma events.
  • To support responders' psychological and spiritual well-being.
  • To foster a supportive team culture and improve transition post-event.

Main Methods:

  • Implemented a 'post-code pause' process in the emergency department.
  • Incorporated a moment of silence and two specific questions into operational debriefs.
  • Pilot study conducted over one year in a fast-paced environment.

Main Results:

  • Feasible implementation despite departmental pace.
  • Increased staff feelings of support from peers and leaders.
  • Enhanced ability to honor patients and regroup post-event.
  • Decreased incidence of respondents reporting intrusive thoughts/feelings within 24 hours.

Conclusions:

  • Post-code pauses are a feasible mechanism for operational debriefing.
  • The process allows staff to honor patients and their work.
  • Supports an environment acknowledging psychological and spiritual effects of critical event response.