Mental Health & Resilience Workshop Series (April 2024)

Presentation Summary:

In our  two-part Mental Health and Resilience Workshop Series, featuring insights from Project Hope, a global health and humanitarian relief organization, whose mission is to place power in the hands of healthcare workers to save lives across the globe participants explored critical topics surrounding mental health in the healthcare sector. The workshops provided a deep dive into understanding stress, trauma, and the ‘Stress Continuum’, emphasizing the emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and spiritual reactions individuals might experience during crises.

Key discussions included the common stress effects on frontline healthcare workers such as burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary traumatic stress, as well as the identification of complex mental health conditions like PTSD and depression. Attendees learned valuable coping strategies, ways to enhance personal and organizational resilience, and the importance of recognizing and overcoming stigma to seek professional help. The series also introduced practical tools like conducting wellness rounds and debriefs, underscoring the availability of local resources to support healthcare professionals in their crucial roles.

* These presentations were not recorded due to the sensitive nature of the content covered and the need to protect attendee privacy during the interactive events. 

Lunch & Learn Webinar - Winter Poison Preparedness with the Maryland Poison Center (February 2024)

Webinar Materials:

• EPN's Interview with the MPC
• MPC Factsheet
• MPC Winter Poison Factsheet

Presentation Summary:

Join us in this webinar as the Maryland Poison Center (MPC) guest speaker Emily Paterson:

• Defines " a poison".
• Introduces the Maryland Poison Center (MPC) .
• Identifies the who, what , when where and why behind contacting the Poison Center. 
• Explores the supportive service's  and resources offered by the Poison Center.
• Discusses poisoning prevention tips for the season of Winter. 

Lunch & Learn Webinar - Meet the MD Project Firstline (November 2023)

Webinar Materials:

• Project Firstline Factsheet

Presentation Summary:

Join us in this webinar as the MD Project Firstline guest speakers Dianne Kaschak and Lynne Layug:

• Introduce MD Project Firstline.
• Explore MD Project Firstline's infection control education and training offerings. 
• Identify how those in healthcare seeking to expand their knowledge, can sharpen their infection control skills through MD Project Firstline's services. 
• Provide a brief training on "Source Control". 

Lunch & Learn Webinar - Meet the Maryland Poison Center (MPC) (November 2023)

Webinar Materials:

• EPN's Interview with the MPC
• MPC Factsheet

Presentation Summary:

Join us in this webinar as the Maryland Poison Center's (MPC) Communications Manager, Emily Paterson:

• Defines " a poison".
• Introduces the Maryland Poison Center (MPC) .
• Identifies the who, what , when where and why behind contacting the Poison Center. 
• Explores the supportive service's  and resources offered by the Poison Center.
• Discusses poisoning prevention tips for the season of Autumn. 

Workplace Violence Prevention for Home Care Professionals (Administrators/Managers) (April 2023)

Webinar Materials:

• Presentation Slides
• Workplace Violence Factsheet
  

Webinar Recording:

• Presentation Recording

Presentation Summary:

Join us in this webinar as Master Police Officer, Allen Perry shares with the audience:

• the impact of implementing de-escalation as a strategy on preventing potential violence in the workplace. 
• the importance of crafting policies and procedures that promote a culture of safety. 
• the benefits of providing comprehensive employee workplace training on workplace violence preparedness. 
• the value of investing in tools and technologies that support employee safety.

Disaster Preparedness for the LGBTQ+ Community (March 2022)

Webinar Slides:

• Slides
• Fact Sheet

Summary: Being prepared for a disaster often means that you are able to recover faster and easier. In this webinar we will discuss ways that members of the LGBTQ+ Community can be more prepared when a disaster happens. What steps should you take now to prepare, and what should you do if a disaster impacts you.

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Consideration for the LGBTQ+ in Your Organization's/Community's Emergency Planning and Disaster Response (March 2022)

Webinar Slides:

• Slides
• Fact Sheet

Summary: Disasters don't discriminate, but often an organization or community's response to an emergency overlooks the needs of all community members who have been impacted. In this training we will discuss factors that emergency planners, service providers, and disaster responders should consider ensuring that the LGBTQ+ community is included in a community's response after a disaster.

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