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Hospital staff face high stress, impacting well-being and patient care. Code Lavender (CL), an emotional crisis intervention, supports healthcare workers during stressful events, showing significant benefits at KFSHRC-J.

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  • Psychological Interventions

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  • Hospitals present high-stress environments impacting healthcare staff well-being and patient care quality.
  • Demanding workloads and critical incidents contribute to staff burnout and emotional distress.

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  • To evaluate the implementation and impact of a Code Lavender (CL) program at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSHRC-J).
  • To assess the benefits of CL as an emotional crisis intervention for healthcare staff.

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  • Implementation of a structured Code Lavender program within a major hospital setting.
  • Qualitative and quantitative assessment of program effectiveness and staff feedback.

Main Results:

  • The KFSHRC-J Code Lavender program demonstrated significant professional benefits for staff.
  • Organizational improvements and positive personal impacts were reported by healthcare personnel.
  • The intervention effectively supported staff during and after stressful incidents.

Conclusions:

  • Code Lavender is an effective emotional crisis intervention for healthcare staff in high-stress hospital environments.
  • Implementing a robust CL program yields substantial professional, organizational, and personal benefits.
  • CL contributes to improved staff well-being and potentially enhances patient care quality.