Implementation of a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Second Victim Peer Support Program

Second victimhood, a phenomenon experienced by about half of health care providers, occurs when an individual experiences negative physical, psychological, or emotional effects after an adverse event, such as patient-related near miss, harm, or death. The stress of anesthesia practice increases the incidence of this phenomenon among anesthesia providers. Second victimhood increases turnover, absenteeism, and risk of medical error. This project aimed to decrease second victim distress among certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) by implementing a peer support program – second victims are more likely to use peer support over commonly offered support services.

Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing - December 31, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Mallory Thompson, Richard Hunnicutt, Marleigh Broadhead, Brooke Vining, Edwin N. Aroke Tags: Best Practice Source Type: research