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Objective: A novel team-based service was developed at the beginning of the pandemic in which sixty liaisons were assigned to provide proactive, tailored psychological support for healthcare workers (HCWs) across three of NewYork-Presbyterian's Weill Cornell affiliated hospitals.
Method: The program took the proactive approach of bringing mental health awareness to every department and major division that interfaced with COVID-19 patients. Virtual and in-person team-based "town hall" meetings were offered to provide psychoeducation, facilitate discussion, foster adaptive coping and social cohesion, and identify employees who would benefit from further individualized support.
Results: The program's success was reflected in the number of town halls (1000+) and attendees (6000+) and in qualitative feedback from departments who requested ongoing services.
Conclusions: This article presents the development, implementation, challenges, and opportunities in designing a team-based support model for HCWs. This model may be useful for organizations that seek to develop similar programs.
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Department of Work and Social Psychology, Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Eindhoven, Netherlands.
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Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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