SOS! Recognizing and Addressing Burnout in Yourself and Others

Sunday, March 26, 2023

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Location: Convention Center, Room 126ABC

CPE Credit 1 Hours

Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) Credit

ACPE Number: 0202-0000-23-080-L04-P
Activity Type: Knowledge
Number of Hours: 1

Speaker(s)

Alex C. Varkey, PharmD, MS, FAPhA (he/him/his)

Director of Pharmacy Services
Houston Methodist Hospital
Sugar Land, Texas
Sara A. Wettergreen, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM (she/her/hers)

Assistant Professor
University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Aurora, Colorado

Presentation PDF

Disclosure(s):

Alex C. Varkey, PharmD, MS, FAPhA: No financial relationships to disclose

Sara A. Wettergreen, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM: No financial relationships to disclose

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are under more pressure than ever to keep up with the many demands and stressors of their practices. While organizations are making efforts to provide support, pharmacy personnel may have concerns about the stigma of seeking help and using available resources. This session will take a personal look at the difference between stress and burnout, and will share personal strategies for identifying and combating burnout.

Learning Objectives:

Differentiate between the experiences of stress and burnout .
Explain the impact of occupational burnout on the well-being of pharmacy personnel.
Discuss personal strategies for combating burnout that have enduring effects.
Identify opportunities and resources for teams and organizations to provide support, including addressing the stigma of seeking help.