Wellness 101: Reducing Provider Burnout & Optimizing Patient Care
DESCRIPTION
Healthcare providers are under greater stress now more than ever, resulting in increased workplace burnout. In this webinar, the pillars of burnout will be defined as well as how they relate to provider mental health, and how a clinical provider’s mental health can impact patient outcomes. Interactive problem solving and solution generation via specific patient case studies will demonstrate how both the provider’s and the patient’s mental health can influence the patient’s rehabilitation and outcomes.
LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Interpret the impact of burnout on provider mental health and patient outcomes
- Discuss systemic, team-based solutions to provider burnout
INSTRUCTORS
Kelly Krese, PT, DPT, NCS, CYT; Yara Mikhaeil-Demo, MD and Karin B. Ulstrup, MD
AUDIENCE
Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physicians, Physicians Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Social Work and Speech-Language Pathologists.
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will watch the on-demand recording in its entirety and complete an assessment and feedback module in the Academy Learning Portal. You will have three months from the date of purchase to complete and review the course material. You will receive a reminder email two weeks before the expiration date.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
Nursing:
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This CNE is being offered for 1.5 contact hours of continuing nursing education.
Occupational Therapists:
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 5804. This distance learning independent webinar is offered at .15 CEUs [intermediate, professional issues]. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
Physical Therapists:
The Illinois Physical Therapy Board has approved this course for 1.5 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.5 Contact Hours on 2/6/2026.
Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.
Physicians:
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago DBA Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is accredited by the Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago DBA Shirley Ryan AbilityLab designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)?.
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Social Workers:
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is registered by the State of Illinois to sponsor continuing education programs for social workers. This program will award 1.5 Continuing Education Credit Hours. Sponsor License #159001466.
Speech-Language Pathologists:
DISCLOSURES
CME Leadership and Staff:
Ben Friedman, Director of CME - Has nothing to disclose.
Rebecca Bagdy, Executive Director, Academy - Has nothing to disclose.
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP - Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT - Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OT - Has nothing to disclose.
Pamela Pfeifer, MS, RN, NPD-BC - Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Kelly Krese, PT, DPT, NCS, CYT - Has nothing to disclose.
Yara Mikhaeil-Demo, MD - Has nothing to disclose.
Karin B. Ulstrup, MD - Has nothing to disclose.
ACADEMY POLICIES
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