Using Hierarchy of Needs to Build Care Team Engagement

Cathy Palleschi, Maine Medical Center
Katherine Skroski, Maine Medical Center
Sam Canonico, Maine Medical Center
Hailey Frager, Maine Medical Center
Mary Beeaker, Maine Medical Center
Suneela Nayak, Maine Medical Center
Natalia Johnson, Maine Medical Center
Rebecca Brookes

Abstract

Cardiology Intensive Care & Cardiovascular Interventional Care teams provide superb care to critically ill cardiac patients at Maine Medical Center. Covid Pandemic revealed the importance of caregiver physical and mental health wellbeing, as well as engagement in order to continue to provide outstanding care to patients. Leadership devised innovative ways to improve team engagement and ensure that care team members' needs are met.