| Abstract: |
Background: Human errors, workplace violence, and community events can impact nurses and other health care workers' (HCW) overall well-being. Peer support programs have shown a positive impact on care teams by focusing on second victim mitigation and support. Purpose: To determine the type of events and resource needs for a peer support program. Methods: This program evaluation piloted a 6-month peer support program and gathered prospective data on the volume, type, and length of debriefing events. Results: During the pilot, 192 referrals were made to the peer support program. This included 102 programmatic responses. These data supported the development of a business plan for ongoing program development. Conclusions: Peer support programs play a critical role in health care organizations by helping nurses and other HCWs manage the physical and emotional aspects of the work and the environment in which care is provided. Copyright © 2025 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. |
