Peer support: Healthcare professionals supporting each other after adverse medical events 
An article about creating a peer support program at Brigham and Women's Hospital in 2005 with a multidisciplinary advisory group. Read the article
Clinician and staff surveys 
- Comprehensive survey tool for clinicians and staff: Assess the support mechanisms in place at your institution for staff affected by serious adverse patient events
- Organizational assessment tool: A one-page quick assessment for organizations
- Surveys on Patient Safety Culture (SOPS) Hospital Survey: A free and reliable survey from the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Examples of peer support programs
What support program will work in your organization? Use these examples to help guide your decision.
- forYOU Team, University of Missouri Health System
- Office of Clinician Support, Boston Children’s Hospital
- Peer support, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- RISE (Resilience In Stressful Events), Johns Hopkins Hospital
List of things to consider for the advisory group
Use this list to begin discussions within your advisory group. Read the list
“Healing the Healer” documentary
This dramatic film from CRICO exposes the painful impact on clinicians when patient care goes awry, along with support programs being implemented to help them cope. Watch the video