LOADING AWESOME
PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES
COVID-19
Resources for Residents
COPING WITH COVID-RELATED ANXIETY
GENERAL WELLNESS AND PERKS
PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES
COVID-19
Resources for Residents
COPING WITH COVID-RELATED ANXIETY
GENERAL WELLNESS AND PERKS
PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES
HOW TO COPE WITH PERCEIVED SAFETY CONCERNS, OR MORAL OR ETHICAL DISAGREEMENTS:
CUS tool for improving communication & teamwork
I am Concerned!
I am Uncomfortable!
This is a safety issue!
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Trusted sources of clinical information:
Ottawa Public Health:
ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/novel-coronavirus.aspx
Ontario Ministry of Health: ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus
Public Health Ontario: publichealthontario.ca/en/diseases-and-conditions/infectious-diseases/respiratory-diseases/novel-coronavirus
Government of Canada: canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19
How to keep yourself safe on the wards:
Avoid touching your face.
Wear appropriate PPE.
Wash your hands often.
Hand hygiene using soap and water or alcohol-based handrub for 15 seconds.
Put on mask.
Put on face shield.
Put on isolation gown.
Put on gloves.
Untie waist of gown.
Remove gloves using glove-to-glove/skin-to-skin technique.
Untie isolation gown at neck and remove without touching front.
Roll gown into ball, discard into regular waste container in room.
Leave patient room.
Sanitize hands.
Remove face shield using straps only.
Remove mask using straps only.
Sanitize hands again.
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Resources Available to all Residents:
PARO 24 hour helpline
OMA Physician Health Program
1-866-help-doc (1-866-435-7362)
1-866-851-6606
(Mon--Fri, 8:45am--5:00pm)
Need to refresh your knowledge in case of redeployment?
COVID-19 Quick Reference Guide:
What to do if you're having symptoms:
Please inform occupational health
if you have fever, cough, shortness of breath, or upper respiratory symptoms (sore throat, rhinorrhea, etc)
Online self-assessment:
You should not be coming to work if feeling unwell!
Online self-assessment:
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Medicine Basecamp:
*If your hands get contaminated between any of the steps, wash your hands with an alcohol-based sanitizer.
UOttawa PGME Wellness Office
Occupational health & safety contact information can be found through the Office of Risk Management:
orm.uottawa.ca/my-safety/occupational-health-safety
(613) 562-5800 ext 8507
PDF of wellness resources & supports: https://bit.ly/2KyHbSs
COPING WITH ANXIETY
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Social connection
Managing media intake
Avoiding maladaptive coping
Physical activity
Nutrition & hydration
High quality sleep
NUTRITON & HYDRATION
High quality sleep
Aim for 7-9 hours per night, go to bed at a consistent time if possible, avoid screens 30-60 minutes before bed, have a wind-down routine, and avoid caffeine after 12pm.
MANAGING MEDIA INTAKE
AVOIDING MALADAPTIVE COPING
Six Principles
of Staying Okay
These principles are often mislabeled as "basic," but actually should be called "advanced" because they are challenging to accomplish on a daily basis. However, their impact on your mental health cannot be understated.
Physical Activity
At least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week, in bouts as short as 10 minutes or more.
Social Connection
Aim to call or video chat with at least one friend or family member per day. New applications such as "Houseparty" can allow you to get together with a big group.
Consider how your media intake may be impacting your mental health, and consider limiting it to the essentials and trusted sources.
Excess caffeine, sugar, processed foods, alcohol, and "numbing" activities, although they may help regulate emotions in the short-term, could be unhelpful long-term (sometimes as soon as the next hour or day).
Make sure that you are drinking enough water. Consume balanced meals to maintain even blood sugar levels throughout the day.
Adopted from video by Drs. Bob Maunder and Jon Hunter, Staff Psychiatrists at UofT. See the full video at youtube.com/watch?v=ipO3AuqbZq8, and reference (Folkman and Greer 2000).
Using available PPE.
Problem solving local complications.
Clear communication (respectful assertive dialogue and learning).
Dealing with the things you can control.
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Problem-focused coping
"THREE STEPS TO COPING WITH ANYTHING, INCLUDING COVID-19"
Feeling better about the things you can't control.
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Emotion-focused coping
Offering and accepting help and support — avoid emotional isolation, even with social isolation.
Remember our shared experience and expertise.
Reflect on the value of our work and why you chose it.
Value to you, value to society.
Reflect on other sources of purpose and meaning.
Learning to live with suffering, by finding meaning.
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Finding Meaning
Be prepared for procedures to change with new information.
Team building; avoiding blame and criticism.
Staying healthy, respecting limits (sleep, exercise, good nutrition).
Getting the facts.
Clear policies, procedures, and training.
Keeping a sense of humour.
FINALLY, DO THESE FOUR THINGS EVERYDAY
(M.A.P.S.)
Drawn from this document (https://bit.ly/2VgtiNl) by Dr. Joshua Rosenblat.
They don't have to be big or fancy — just one small thing from each of the four categories, per day.
One productive thing. Catch up on emails, make a meal, complete a task on your to-do list, do laundry, water your plants, organize your closet.
Mastery
We are constantly bombarded with background noise and information through the day. Set aside time for silence each day. Meditation (even for 5-10 minutes) can be helpful.
Silence
Any activity that brings you joy, or a creative outlet. Watch a show, read a book, paint, make music, journal, take a bath, do an online workout.
Pleasure
Altruism
Call a grandparent or family member in need of support, donate to a cause, order a care package for a friend.
WELLNESS & PERKS
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Marketing
Online self-assessment:
Mindfulness Resources & Apps
Free Online Courses
Food & Groceries
At-Home Workouts
For Parents
Mental Health Resources
Many other resources can be found at the following link:
Infographic created & resources compiled by residents at the University of Toronto:
Yasmin Nasirzadeh, Nikhita Singhal,
Meghan Bhatia, Jennifer Peng, Jasmine Multani