Description: This Schwartz Rounds session will focus on stories, and experiences of health care professionals of different disciplines who practice gratitude as a tool to extend compassionate care toward themselves, to create a culture of collegial appreciation, and to focus on positive moments in the midst of challenging times at work, and beyond. The panel members will share how their practice of gratitude impacts their patient care. 

Objectives

After participating in this educational activity, attendees should be able to:

1| Reflect on practices of gratitude shared through the stories, and experiences of various health care colleagues.
2| Discover the benefits of integrating a moment of gratitude into one's daily life.
3| Discuss the impact of compassionate self-care practices on patient care.  
4|Discuss and deepen understanding how a practice of gratitude creates an environment of psychological safety for patients, and staff. 

 

Facilitator:

Ute Schmidt
Manager of Spiritual Services

Panelists:

Brenda Rocha, Chief Nurse Officer, BMC

Syed Rafai, Concierge, Daly building 

Heather Oliphant, Social Worker, BMC Inpatient

Margaret King, Occupational Therapist, BMC

Teresa Vitale, Physical Therapist Level III, Rehab Services

NameRoleFinancial Relationship DisclosuresDiscussion of
Unlabeled/Unapproved Uses of
Drugs/Devices in Presentation?
Ute SchmidtFacilitatorNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Brenda RochaPanelistNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Syed Rafai,PanelistNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Heather OliphantPanelist
No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose
No
Margaret KingPanelist
No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose
No
Teresa VitalePanelist
No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose
No

 

Session date: 
12/08/2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Location: 
Baystate Medical Center
759 Chestnut Street
Chestnut Conference Center 1 & 2 and Webinar
Springfield, MA 01199
United States
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC Contact Hours
  • 1.00 BCIPE Risk Management
  • 1.00 IPCE Credit Hour(s)
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