452 Enhancing Healthcare Worker Wellness Through Vibrancy & Vitality Rounds: A Novel Approach to Combat Burnout

INTRODUCTION: Burnout is a critical issue among healthcare providers, particularly in critical care, necessitating resilience-enhancing programs. Critical care professionals are at heightened risk due to close interaction with severely ill patients, combined with a lack of continuity with patients. To address this, we introduced Vibrancy and Vitality Rounds, aiming to counter the challenges of Morbidity and Mortality sessions by showcasing successful long-term patient outcomes and fostering hope, connection, and meaning in the daily work of providers. METHODS: We selected patients with particularly complex neurosurgical cases and challenging inpatient courses but favorable long-term outcomes. Resident presenters assembled clinical data, along with provider and patient narratives through meetings with patients, families, and staff involved in the case. Presentations were held during Vibrancy & Vitality Rounds in our neurosurgery department, with patient families and all staff including physicians, nurses and allied health providers in attendance. Neurosurgical, General Surgery, and Trauma Surgery teams are invited. Post-session surveys gauge participant perceptions and effectiveness in promoting wellness. RESULTS: Attendee feedback indicates significant increases in compassion towards patients (91%), oneself (76%), and colleagues (88%) post-sessions. A majority (85%) agree that integrating Vibrancy & Vitality Rounds into a holistic wellness strategy would effectively combat burnout. Participants also report heightened shared purpose (average rating: 4.58/5) and increased likelihood (76%) of reflecting on their contributions to success stories, underscoring the initiative's lasting impact. CONCLUSIONS: Vibrancy & Vitality Rounds offer a promising approach to addressing burnout and promoting wellness among healthcare workers. Participant feedback underscores its effectiveness in fostering empathy, connection, and sense of purpose.