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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Management
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • High-stress clinical events, including Code Blue and Code Green, negatively impact the well-being of nurses in medical-surgical units.
  • Nurses frequently experience emotional strain from critical incidents, leading to burnout and decreased team resilience.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a peer-led, evidence-based Code Wellness Debriefing model.
  • To assess the impact of structured debriefings on nurse wellness and team dynamics following high-stress events.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a Code Wellness Debriefing model on a 48-bed medical-surgical unit.
  • Conducting structured debriefs after code events.
  • Utilizing post-intervention surveys to gather staff feedback on perceived impact.

Main Results:

  • Routine wellness debriefing was associated with increased perceived peer support and a greater sense of being cared for.
  • Participants reported a reduction in emotional stress following the debriefing sessions.
  • Qualitative data indicated emotional relief, enhanced team cohesion, and a desire for continued support.

Conclusions:

  • Structured wellness debriefing is a feasible and effective strategy for supporting nurse well-being after high-stress clinical events.
  • This nurse-driven intervention positively influences unit culture and team resilience.
  • The model offers a practical approach to mitigating the adverse effects of critical incidents on nursing staff.