The team takes care of everyone. Who takes care of the team

Background/Purpose: Health care providers have always experienced high levels of burnout and compassion fatigue, but during this incredibly unique time (COVID-19), burn out, stress, and feelings of hopelessness in the health care setting are even more prevalent. Additionally, working in a health care setting, providers are 4 times more likely to be victims of workplace violence than those working in private industry. Providers may also find themselves in situations that are ethically questionable or morally distressing. These experiences result in increased levels of stress. Craniofacial teams also have their own unique stressors, with providers caring for complex patients with multiple diagnoses who may be difficult to treat, possibly in the setting of social or cultural barriers to care. Families who seek out information on the internet or through social media may have unrealistic expectations or demands, leading to families feeling disappointed in outcomes and/or frustrations. The purpose of this presentation is to acknowledge the challenges of providing care to patients with Craniofacial differences in the 21st century and to identify the ways in which providers can protect against stress and burnout. Methods/Description: A review of current data regarding stress among health care providers was conducted. Resources to support health care providers in various types of adversity, both locally and nationally, were reviewed and compiled. Main Objective of the Presentation: The main objective of the presentation is to reach providers who are experiencing professional burnout and help them identify their need for self-care, provide suggestions for supporting their Team members and to be an advocate for institution wide caring for the caregiver programs.