Corona Virus Update 6/16 - Day 100

DAY 100

Today is the 100th day since the first confirmed Covid Case in Connecticut and the 26th days since reopening. Tomorrow we begin phase 2.

201 are currently hospitalized

4,210 have died.

I’d like to remind you and ask you to share with your members, this opportunity for learning.

Dear AFT Nurses and Health Professionals Leaders and Members,

The COVID-19 pandemic has laid out to bare the health inequities for people of color more than in any recent times.  At the same time, nurses and healthcare workers have been working in stressful and unsafe conditions throughout the pandemic—traumatic experiences which can lead to depression and anxiety.  For black and brown nurses and healthcare workers, the intersection of racism and traumatic work experiences can mean heightened overwhelm and anxiety. 

Please join us for a webinar discussion specifically for healthcare workers led by licensed clinical psychologist, L. Kevin Chapman, Ph.D., A-CBT, HSPP, and moderated by Alexis Rean-Walker, Secretary-Treasurer of Health Professionals and Allied Employees in New Jersey and member of the AFT NHP Health Equity workgroup.  Attendees will have the opportunity to share their experiences; learn the components of emotions and how to identify triggers to emotional experiences; and will learn tools and strategies to assist in coping. 

One nursing continuing education contact hour will be provided- only to AFT member attendees.

When: Jun 19, 2020 12:00 PM Eastern Time

Register in advance for this meeting:  https://aft.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwocO6rpjwtHtEi_Zja2EABUfrP-zzqbB97  

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

ACCREDITED PROVIDER:

• American Federation of Teachers/Nurses and Health Professionals is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
• Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP for 17108 contact hours.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

• There has been no commercial support of this program and the presenters declare there is no conflict of interest.

OUTCOMES:

• At the completion of the webinar, nurses will report more self-confidence in identifying emotional triggers and the ability to manage emotions in response to racial injustices and the pandemic. 

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION:

• The learner must attend 100% of the session.  After the learner has completed the session,  a certificate of attendance, program evaluation/survey must be completed.

CONTACT HOURS:

• Contact hours awarded for 100% of activity attendance and successful completion of a program evaluation.

Be well,

 John