This program, on the importance of humor as a tool for easing stress, is offered to assist managers with helping caregivers, their residents and families, during this pandemic period of extreme stress.
Objectives:
– Identify specific mechanisms through which humor contributes to physical health & wellness.
– Discuss issues related to the use of humor with clients in LTC setting.
– Explain how humor & laughter, on the job, improves care quality.
– Discuss cautions & concerns about the use of humor in healthcare settings.
– Identify the current science on the effects of humor & laughter on physiology & pain.
– Discuss ways to improve humor skills to cope with job stress & improve care quality.
Presenter: Christine A. Stacy, RN-C, MS
NAB Approved: 5 hours
