Objectives: 

• Recognize the signs of burnout.
• Identify effective strategies to prevent, address, and manage burnout.
• Reframe the clinical mindset to recover from trauma associated with burnout.

According to the World Health Organization, burnout syndrome is a result of chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. Healthcare providers suffer from burnout at an alarming rate increasing the likelihood of providing less than satisfactory patient care, due to their overwhelming stress level. Burnout syndrome can contribute to physical and psychological health conditions that can negatively effect the sufferers overall health and happiness. This interactive discussion will provide an overview on how to identify burnout and successfully implement strategies to overcome the damaging effects.