Early Learning, Supportive Care 20, 30
ELSC49
Module 49: Employee Stress and Fatigue in Health Care Environments (Optional)
Outcome
Explore stress and fatigue management strategies for workers in health care environments.
Indicators
| (a) | Differentiate between eustress (i.e., healthy stress that gives a sense of fulfillment), acute stress (short in duration) and chronic stress (ongoing). |
| (b) | Describe how stress can affect all dimensions of health. |
| (c) | Examine the physical and emotional-behavioural signs of stress (e.g., rapid pulse, increased blood pressure, nausea, irritability, burnout, anxiety). |
| (d) | Identify the signs and symptoms of burnout. |
| (e) | Explore strategies to manage stress in the workplace (e.g., develop selfawareness, take care of personal needs, think positively, ask for help, practise calming exercises). |
| (f) | Identify factors that contribute to fatigue in the work environment (e.g., personal stress, work overload, scheduling, shift work). |
| (g) | Describe the effects of fatigue on role performance and injury prevention for self and patients. |
| (h) | Describe strategies for preventing fatigue. |
| (i) | Investigate strategies to achieve work-life balance as a supportive care provider. |
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