Permission to Pause
Breaking Point: Voices from the Front Lines of the Pandemic
Release Date: 02/14/2022
Hearty, Not Resilient
Breaking Point: Voices from the Front Lines of the Pandemic
Michelle Owens, DO, is tired of hearing the word ‘resilient’. In this episode she tells us why and stresses the need for health care workers to take care of themselves in order to be there for others. This episode is hosted by Andrew Esch, MD, MBA. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of CAPC.
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Cautiously Optimistic
Breaking Point: Voices from the Front Lines of the Pandemic
Director of patient experience and pastor, Corey L. Kennard, MACM, CPXP, has supported many people through the emotional, spiritual, and physical devastation over the past two years. Listen as he shares his story, and how he plans to help the community move forward. This episode is hosted by Andrew Esch, MD, MBA. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of CAPC.
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Grace and Flexibility
Breaking Point: Voices from the Front Lines of the Pandemic
Allyson Cook Chapman, MD, FACS, shares her unique experience practicing throughout the pandemic in both the ICU and on the palliative care team. Through it all, she reminds us that underneath our PPE we are all human. This episode is hosted by Andrew Esch, MD, MBA. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of CAPC.
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Alone, But Not Lonely
Breaking Point: Voices from the Front Lines of the Pandemic
Hear what it has been like to work as a solo practitioner throughout the pandemic. Nurse practitioner, Shawndra Ferrell, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, tells her story. This episode is hosted by Andrew Esch, MD, MBA. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of CAPC.
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No Magic Solution
Breaking Point: Voices from the Front Lines of the Pandemic
Social worker Jill Farabelli, MSW, LCSW, APHSW-C talks team health and well-being during the pandemic, and how the power of debriefing sessions can tackle burnout and moral distress. This episode is hosted by Diane E. Meier, MD, FACP, FAAHPM. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of CAPC.
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Sticking Together
Breaking Point: Voices from the Front Lines of the Pandemic
At the onset of COVID, clinical nurse specialist, Pat J. Coyne, MSN, ACHPN and his team were prepared for a tidal wave to hit their hospital in Charleston, South Carolina. When it finally did, it changed everything—from the way they functioned to the way they went home. Listen to what kept his team going. This episode is hosted by Diane E. Meier, MD, FACP, FAAHPM. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of CAPC.
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Permission to Pause
Breaking Point: Voices from the Front Lines of the Pandemic
Sherika Newman, DO, a frontline physician in Atlanta, says seeing younger people getting sick during the Delta wave changed the game for her and her team. Find out how they’re coping. This episode is hosted by Andrew Esch, MD, MBA. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of CAPC.
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Leading Through a Crisis
Breaking Point: Voices from the Front Lines of the Pandemic
Donna W. Stevens, MHA, Director, OACIS/Palliative Medicine at Lehigh Valley Health Network, discusses navigating the pandemic as part of a leadership team. Facing chaotic challenges such as vaccine hesitancy on the team, unparalleled demand and unparalleled exodus, leadership had to explore new ways to meet their staff's needs. This episode is hosted by Diane E. Meier, MD, FACP, FAAHPM. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of CAPC.
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No Judgment
Breaking Point: Voices from the Front Lines of the Pandemic
Palliative care physician, Stephanie Terauchi, MD, Director of Palliative Care at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, reflects on her team's strength and compassion during the pandemic. With a third wave that caught everyone by surprise, the team faced a marathon, not a sprint. Listen as Dr. Terauchi shares how building relationships and an environment free of judgment are the ways forward. This episode is hosted by Diane E. Meier, MD, FACP, FAAHPM. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of CAPC.
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Staying Connected, Staying Afloat
Breaking Point: Voices from the Front Lines of the Pandemic
Nurse practitioner Patricia Fogelman, DNP shares her experience working in a COVID ICU. She sheds light on how burnout, moral distress, and compassion fatigue are unfolding in different departments, and how difficult it has been for residents and nurses who are just starting their careers. This episode is hosted by Andrew Esch, MD, MBA. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of CAPC.
info_outlineThis episode is hosted by Andrew Esch, MD, MBA. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of CAPC.