1. Program schedule

Overview of the complexities of operational stress injuries among public safety personnel (PSP)

Session details

Date:

Time:

12:00pm - 1:30pm (Toronto time)

Location:

Zoom videoconferencing

Didactic presentation by:

Elizabeth Donnelly

Session objectives

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  1. Describe factors which might influence the development of an Operational Stress Injury (OSI) among PSP
  2. Understand how systems can influence the well-being of PSP

Session resources

Autonomic nervous system precision regulation
An infographic regarding Autonomic Nervous System regulation that may be helpful in providing education to trauma-exposed clients. Shared by one of our ECHO PSP participants. Source: somatictraumatherapy.com
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Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR)
There is need for Canadian research that addresses health protection and care across the life course of those who serve Canada in demanding environments, as well as research related specifically to the transition from military to civilian life. There is also an increased awareness of the need to provide relevant research related to families of those who serve, and have served, Canada. Source: CIMVHR.
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Didactic presentation: Overview of the complexities of operational stress injuries among public safety personnel (PSP)
In this presentation, Dr. Elizabeth Donnelly discusses factors which might influence the development of an Operational Stress Injury (OSI) among PSP and how systems influence the well-being of PSP
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About presenter

Dr. Elizabeth Donnelly is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Windsor. She holds a PhD in Social Work as well as a Master of Social Work (MSW) and Master of Public Health (MPH). Donnelly is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Fellow of the Academy of EMS (FAEMS) with the National Association of EMS Physicians.

Donnelly’s primary research interest is in workforce health issues, with a focus on mental health, in paramedicine. Donnelly has maintained certification as Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) since 1999 and has worked in both advanced and basic life support (ALS/BLS) capacities.

Case presentations

Most of the learning in ECHO happens through presenting and discussing case presentations. If you have a case you would like to present, please submit a completed case presentation form to the ECHO PSP project coordinator.

Physicians presenting a case may bill OHIP for case conferences (billing code K701).