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Managing Grief for Pharmacy Leaders.

Geoffry A Genna¹, John D Hill², Thomas S Achey³

¹Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Martinsburg, WV, USA.

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|May 20, 2024

Summary

Grief impacts individuals and teams, disrupting healthcare organizations. Understanding grief and communication strategies is vital for pharmacy leaders to foster a productive workplace.

Keywords:

education human resources management pharmacists staff development

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Area of Science:

Healthcare Management
Organizational Psychology
Pharmacy Practice

Background:

Grief is a universal experience affecting individuals and teams.
Its disruptive impact can extend to entire organizations, including healthcare settings.
Pharmacists frequently encounter grief from various sources, including colleagues, patients, and personal experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce the concept of grief, its origins, and manifestations.
To discuss the disruptive effects of grief on individuals, teams, and organizations.
To provide guidance on effective communication strategies for navigating grief in the workplace.

Main Methods:

This study is a literature review.
It synthesizes existing research on grief and its workplace implications.
The review focuses on communication strategies for leaders in healthcare.

Main Results:

Grief manifests emotionally and physically in individuals.
It can significantly disrupt individual, team, and organizational performance.
Effective communication is key to mitigating these disruptions.

Conclusions:

Understanding grief is crucial for pharmacy leaders.
Navigating a grieving workplace requires specific communication skills.
These skills contribute to a more productive and supportive work environment.