OVERVIEW

Compassion Fatigue (CF) Course is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.

Course Originally Released on: 09/30/2013
Date of Most Recent Review: 11/19/2020
Course Termination/ Update Date : 11/30/2023

Description:
Compassion fatigue (CF) occurs when a caregiver experiences what experts call “secondary traumatic stress” in reaction to caring for those who are suffering from traumatic events. Although caregivers do not actually experience the event themselves, they are affected emotionally by caring for the patient. CF creates physical and emotional distress, [VH1] [NS2] but it is not just a personal issue — it is a patient safety issue as well. Research has shown that CF may increase the risk of medical errors. Raising awareness of CF is, therefore, invaluable for both individuals and organizations.

Goal and Learning Outcomes:
The goal of this program is to help nurses prevent, identify and manage compassion fatigue.

After studying the information presented here, you will be able to:
• Identify three signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue
• Discuss two ways to manage compassion fatigue
• Describe three strategies for preventing compassion fatigue