Closing Keynote: Connecting to Purpose
Closing Keynote: Connecting to Purpose is organized by Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW).
Accreditation:
1.0 CE Credits
Description:
Oncology social workers by nature are positioned to provide support and leadership to their care teams. Burnout is negatively impacting the quadruple aim of patient experience, provider wellbeing, outcomes and costs in healthcare. Krista will explore leadership opportunities for an enhanced vision for Oncology Social Work that focuses on supporting patients, colleagues and self. Participants will explore though stories how innovation, creativity and volunteer service can cultivate meaning and professional resilience in this work. Krista will reflect on lessons learned, and the impact her experiences as an oncology social worker and how she has used these clinical skills in a broader scope in international work in Haiti and with Portland Street Medicine.
Learning Objectives:
• Identify impact of suffering and burnout on their work and as individuals.
• Articulate how human-centered care should integrate care for the team’s wellbeing and how social workers can be leaders in these initiatives.
• Explain how innovation, creativity and volunteer service can cultivate meaning and professional resilience in this work.
