Schwartz Rounds intervention benefits teamwork and supports reductions in staff stress levels

The HSE in collaboration with the Point of Care Foundation has welcomed independent findings by Trinity College Dublin that a HSE intervention Schwartz Rounds benefits teamwork in the organisation and supports staff in dealing with an often stressful workplace.

Schwartz Rounds are facilitated conversations for healthcare staff about the emotional impact of their work.  In an environment where staff support people at all stages of their healthcare journey, this space provides a vital opportunity for them to reflect on often unspoken moments that have had an impact on them as individuals.