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Supporting Staff and Patients During COVID-19 Stress

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Pandemic stress includes burnout, fear of infection or infecting others; supporting patient communication with family and caregivers; meeting family needs under radically different circumstances; and helping address financial stress. 

Burnout and behavioral health:

       COVID-19 and Pediatric Provider Mental Health ASPR TRACIE

       COVID-19 Behavioral Health for Healthcare Workers ASPR TRACIE       

      CDC Healthcare Personnel and First Responders: How to Cope with Stress and Build Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic

      Managing Healthcare Workers' Stress Associated with the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak - PTSD: National Center for PTSD (va.gov)

       Denver Health Confidential Emotional Support Resources:

Supporting staff and patients

     Denver Health Tablets for patient communication/entertainment

     Denver Health Supporting staff family needs

     Denver Health Protecting household members

      Denver Health Financial resources    

      Denver Health Relief Fund

      Childcare: Denver Health created multiple-language guides on locating and receiving financial assistance for child care.

      Denver Health COVID-19 related leave Note: there may be both new federal and state regulations.

      Denver Health Staff pregnancy guidance