Thriving Together: Fostering Positive Culture and Community Within Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Teams During the Rebuilding Phase of Healthcare (bundle)

Presented by Megan Hays, PhD, ABPP, FAACVPR
Disclosures: None

1.25 CEUs: AACVPR, AMA, CDR, ANCC, AARC, ACSM 

Description: This session, recorded at the 2024 Annual Meeting, will discuss how cardiopulmonary rehabilitation (CR) leaders and staff are familiar with today's challenging healthcare landscape, characterized by a complex interplay of various factors that pose difficulties for healthcare systems, providers and patients. High rates of burnout and job dissatisfaction exacerbated by the demands of the pandemic have resulted in critical workforce shortages, which can contribute to a breakdown of community and collaboration within healthcare teams. In the dynamic setting of healthcare's rebuilding phase, positive culture within CR teams becomes paramount to improving patient and care, medical errors, employee well-being, employee engagement and staff turnover rates. In this session Dr. Hays will review the evidence-based benefits of a positive workplace culture, explore common elements of both toxic and positive cultures, discuss actionable steps to foster a sense of belonging and community within CR teams and examine the foundational role of leadership in enhancing team dynamics and driving positive change. 

Learning Objectives: 

1. Examine research regarding the role of positive culture and community in the workplace.
2. Discuss the essential elements of a positive team culture and how it contributes to improved patient care and well-being.
3. Explore leadership's crucial role in shaping and sustaining a positive workplace culture.
4. Learn practical tools and strategies to build or revive a positive workplace culture and cultivate a sense of community within CR teams, fostering trust and collaboration.