Paws to Reflect combats provider burnout
Caregivers need care and support, too. That’s why in 2022, Geisinger’s Paws to Reflect program launched to combat burnout and trauma by connecting healthcare professionals with the healing power of pet therapy and peer support.
The program connects Geisinger employees with therapy dogs and their handlers, along with a peer support team, offering an empathetic ear, relief and comfort. When needed, they can also direct staff to other resources.
Today, Paws to Reflect includes 22 dogs and handlers, along with more than 500 peer supporters. What began as an initiative to support nursing teams is now available to many Geisinger employees across several locations
Paws to Reflect was selected for a funding grant at the NurseHack4Health Pitch-a-Thon. It was one of just 3 pitches chosen to receive full funding, out of dozens of entries from organizations across the country.
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