COVID-19 is caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. Since the onset of the pandemic in 2020, HPNA has been recognized for providing timely resources for multiple aspects of the pandemic. Visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for the most up-to-date information. To support nurses in the hospice and palliative care field, resources for self-care are provided below.
The Hastings Center: After the Anniversary of COVID, Reckoning with Many New Normals
AMA: Managing mental health during COVID-19
HPNA: Nurse Resilience in times of Crisis presented by Melodie Garrison, BSN, RN-BC, CHPN (NCPD credit available)
American Nurses Association (ANA): The Well-being Initiative – Resources to support the mental health and resilience of nurses
The Schwartz Center: Resources for Healthcare Professionals Coping with the COVID-19 Pandemic
Supportive Care Coalition – Cultivating Professional Resilience
Can’t find what you’re looking for? HPNA wants to know what additional tools and resources we can provide to help you and your patients. Send an email to info@hpna.org and let us know what resources you would like to see added to our list.