Department of anesthesiology skilled peer support program outcomes: second victim perceptions.
Bursch B, Ziv K, Marchese S, et al. Department of anesthesiology skilled peer support program outcomes: second victim perceptions. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2024;50(6):442-448. doi:10.1016/j.jcjq.2024.03.006.
Peer support is a common component of second victim support programs. This study describes second victims' experiences of organizational emotional support before and after introduction of a skilled peer support program (SPSP). Respondents reported that institutional support had increased; they felt like the organization learned from the adverse event to prevent it from recurring.