PEER SUPPORT PROGRAMS

The healthcare environment exposes healthcare workers to unexpected and near-miss events including patient harm and medical errors. The Peer Support Program's purpose is to be a fully functioning and sustainable support model available to staff members who have become unintended second victims. Members are content experts who recognize event(s) that create second victimhood experience(s) and provide emotional first aid to those impacted. The programs support the on-going work related to culture of safety while focusing on the second victim phenomenon. 

Peer Support Programs include:
Peer Supporter Workshop
Peer Support Salons
Healthcare Leader Supporting Staff

These programs are limited to Children's MN employees only. 

PEER SUPPORTER

The healthcare environment exposes healthcare workers to unexpected and near miss events, including patient harm and medical errors. The Peer Supporter workshop explores the presence and impact of the second victim phenomenon among healthcare workers, identifies key elements to recognize and provide peer support to colleagues 1:1 and in a team setting.

This workshop will be offered monthly in-person at the Children's Business Campus. Workshops are limited to 16 participants each with a 5-person waitlist.

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PEER SUPPORT SALON

Peer Support Salon Workshops are structured gatherings where multi-disciplinary caregivers engage in a facilitated conversation to exchange perspectives and ideas about practice based on their experiences. Participants will experience social connection by forming and informing a salon conversation, followed by training on how to lead a Peer Support Salon conversation. Peer Support Salons are a proactive approach to enhancing the culture of safety at Children’s Minnesota.

This workshop will be offered quarterly in-person at the Children's Business Campus. Workshops are limited to 16 participants each with a 5-person waitlist.

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HEALTHCARE LEADER SUPPORTING STAFF

The healthcare environment exposes healthcare workers to unexpected and near miss events, including patient harm and medical errors. Leader interaction provides a unique opportunity for leaders to offer support, assist with navigating resources available and establish follow up support. Healthcare Leader Supporting Staff workshop focuses on how leaders play a vital and critical role in supporting their team members after unexpected and near miss events.

This workshop will be offered quarterly in-person at a variety of Children's MN campuses. Workshops are limited to 16 participants each with a 5-person waitlist.

Click here to learn more and/or to register.

These programs are limited to Children's MN employees only. 

Please email P2PSupport@childrensmn.org with questions regarding any of these workshop opportunities.