First Schwartz Rounds Success! A Time for Collective Healing
We鈥檇 like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the 180+ participants (ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY) across sites who joined us as active participants in the first Schwartz Rounds 鈥淭he Great Resignation: Why I Am Still Here鈥� on November 28th.
Panelists Dr. Mimi Israel, Dr. Ernesto Schiffrin, and Isabelle Caron (RN) shared their personal stories of being healthcare providers and leaders during the pandemic. Connection, Community, and a 鈥淐alling鈥� (some positive C-words) were a few common themes. What followed was a rich and healing exchange among colleagues.
Some comments highlighted that there is still much work to be done to challenge the culture of perfectionism and martyrdom
- 鈥淲e are not allowed to say no, even if we know we are in over our heads鈥︹��
- 鈥淲e are viewed as weak/ineffective, and this will have lasting negative impacts on our career鈥�
- 鈥淲e press on, without acknowledgment and often without thanks, no matter what the personal mental health risks.鈥�
It is incumbent upon all of us to normalize saying no, show appreciation and respect for our colleagues, and lean on each other for help.
Feedback and comments from the post-rounds survey revealed that:
- Most agreed that attending Schwartz Rounds makes them feel like the organization cares about their wellbeing; that attending Schwartz Rounds helped them feel more connected to colleagues; that these rounds provided an opportunity to reflect/reconnect with sense of purpose; and that they felt supported in the challenges they face.
- A minority were unsure (鈥渘eutral鈥�) about how this experience may help. Some felt that it was not long enough.