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Dr. John Adams Compassionate Caregiving Rounds

These rounds provide a structured forum where all staff, clinical and non-clinical, come together regularly to discuss the emotional and social aspects of working in healthcare.

The purpose of the rounds is to understand the challenges and rewards that are intrinsic to providing care, not to solve problems or to focus on the clinical aspects of patient care.

These rounds can help staff feel more supported in their jobs, allowing them the time and space to reflect on their roles. Evidence shows that staff who attend Rounds feel less stressed and isolated, with increased insight and appreciation for each other's roles. They also help to reduce hierarchies between staff and to focus attention on relational aspects of care.

The underlying premise for the rounds is that the compassion shown by staff can make all the difference to a patient's experience of care, but that in order to provide compassionate care staff must, in turn, feel supported in their work.

These sessions are open to ALL employees, affiliated clinicians, trainees, and other authorized personnel.

 

Rounds are held both in-person and virtually via WebEx from Noon to 1pm on the 1st Wednesday of each month. (No rounds in January, July, and August) 

Lunch is available for those attending IN PERSON and PRE-REGISTERED VIRTUAL attendees only. 

For more information, call (443) 849-3399 

Click here to view 2022 dates and topics

PRE-REGISTRATION is ONLY required for those who wish to attend virtually AND pickup a lunch. Lunch for pre-registered virtual attendees will be available in the Civiletti Conference Center from 11:30-11:45am. 

To attend virtually and receive a lunch, register at: /clinical-education/continued-medical-education/dr-john-adams-compassionate-caregiving-rounds/rounds-register

JARs Continuing Education Information

PHYSICIANS:

GBMC designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

To receive CME credit, you MUST contact the CME office or go here: http://infoweb/JohnAdamsRounds WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE LIVE PROGRAM.

CME credit will be recorded on your GBMC CME Transcript. You can request a copy of your transcript or a CME certificate for this program by emailing cme@gbmc.org

NURSES:

To receive CEUs, you MUST contact the CME office or go here: http://infoweb/JohnAdamsRounds.

 

Your certificate will be emailed to you. For more information, contact Kim Vohrer, MSN, RN at kvohrer@gbmc.org

SOCIAL WORKERS:

Some of the sessions will offer social work continuing education credits if it meets the requirements of the Board of Social Workers CEU criteria. We will provide CEU information before each John Adams Rounds. Please contact Diane Sacilio at dsancilio@gilchristcares.org


History

Dr. John E. Adams

In April 2007, Dr. John Adams, retired Chief of Pathology brought The Schwartz Center Rounds to GBMC. The Rounds were created by Kenneth Schwartz. Kenneth Schwartz died of lung cancer in September of 1995. Shortly before his death, he founded the Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare which is dedicated to strengthening the human connection at the heart of health care. In 2014, GBMC renamed the rounds in honor of Dr. John Adams. 

The intention of the rounds continues as it was first envisioned by Kenneth Schwartz and Dr. John Adams - to bring together professional caregivers and offer sessions designed to support, validate, provide guidance and education to those who are presented with difficult social and emotional issues of patient care.


Previous Recordings

Please click the link below if you are interested in viewing past recordings of the Dr. John Adams Compassionate Caregiver Rounds at GBMC. Please be advised there is no credit given for viewing after the event. CE Credit is only awarded to those who attend the event live. Please see our CME calendar above for more information on live activities. 
Please note that you must have access to the Infoweb to view the link

Nancy J. Petrarca Compassionate Caregiver Award of the Dr. John Adams Rounds

Compassionate Caregiver Awards
The Dr. John Adams Rounds Committee recognizes and supports employees, physicians, nurses, office staff, and volunteers who work in various ways to provide compassionate care of exceptional quality at GBMC HealthCare. This annual Compassionate Care Award was created to honor those who provide exceptional care and service to patients and their families in the GBMC HealthCare system. 

We invite you to nominate someone working or volunteering at GBMC HealthCare who in daily practice listens, supports, advocates and understands what patients and their caregivers are going through. This person has a special talent and dedication that enables him or her to demonstrate concern for others and incorporates this concern into his or her daily work or practice. 

Up to 5 finalists will be selected each year. The winner will receive a $1,000 cash prize, and 4 honorable mention recipients will each receive $500. The winners will be recognized with a prominently displayed permanent plaque. 

Submissions are due by December 31st of each year. The winner and finalists will be announced a special event held the following year.


 


 

We are honored to recognize all of the nominees who demonstrate kindness, compassion, and go above and beyond for their patients and coworkers.