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Resident Education and Wellness: A Strategy for Future Pandemics.

Authors :
Posey SL
Jolissaint JE
Brandt AM
Seymour RB
Sims SH
Hsu JR
Patt JC
Scannell BP
Source :
Journal of surgical orthopaedic advances [J Surg Orthop Adv] 2022 Fall; Vol. 31 (3), pp. 150-154.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic presented a novel challenge to modern healthcare systems and medical training. Resource allocation and risk mitigation dramatically affected resident training. The objective of this article is to develop new strategies to maintain a healthy, competent residency program while combating the unique challenges to resident education and wellness. In 2020, our institution implemented a revolving 3-Team system. While the "Inpatient-Team" delivered direct care, the "Back-up Team" and "Quarantine-Team" managed the telemedicine virtual clinic and education-wellness strategy, respectively. Our 3-Team system allowed delivery of safe, high-quality patient care while optimizing resident education, research, and wellness. The efficient use of technology led to both improved virtual education outside of the hospital and intentional wellness opportunities despite social distancing restrictions. Utilization of virtual platforms for patient care, education, research, and wellness grew out of necessity in this pandemic, yet represent an opportunity for lasting improvement. (Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances 31(3):150-154, 2022).

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1548-825X
Volume :
31
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of surgical orthopaedic advances
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
36413160