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

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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Family First Responder
Piloting a virtually-delivered psychoeducation and support program - called Building Families - for spouses/partners of police, fire, and paramedic members. Funded by Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment and Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIPSRT/CIHR). Source: Family First Responder
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HMI auricular trauma protocol: An acupuncture approach for trauma spectrum symptoms
Helms, J. M., Walkowski, S. A., Elkiss, M., Pittman, D., Kouchis, N. S., & Lawrence, B. (2011). HMI auricular trauma protocol: An acupuncture approach for trauma spectrum symptoms. Medical Acupuncture, 23(4), 209-213.
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Managing Post Trauma Reactions-Changing the Dialogue and Protocols
Munisteri JP (2017) Managing Post Trauma Reactions-Changing the Dialogue and Protocols. J Trauma Stress Disor Treat 6:3. doi: 10.4172/2324-8947.1000177
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Organizations that support PSP with a social media presence
A list of organizations that support PSP with a social media presence provided by ECHO PSP Hub members. We will add more organizations as we become aware of them.
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The National Acupuncture Detoxification Association protocol, auricular acupuncture to support patients with substance abuse and behavioral health disorders: current perspectives
Stuyt EB, Voyles CA. The National Acupuncture Detoxification Association protocol, auricular acupuncture to support patients with substance abuse and behavioral health disorders: current perspectives. Subst Abuse Rehabil. 2016 Dec 7;7:169-180. doi: 10.2147/SAR.S99161. PMID: 27994492; PMCID: PMC5153313.
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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).