Table 3.

Support–Personal.

Organizational concepts: Definition

Environmental factors for: Support–Personal

Personal Support is the health and safety workplace practices that enable nurses to feel connected, safe and keep well. (Well-being)

Unit and organizational culture that role models kindness and positive staff behaviors. Regular staff meetings that address sources of stress and seek collaborative solutions. OHS policies that maximize physical and psychological well-being including workplace violence control. Meal breaks planned and monitored to ensure they can be taken. Time out opportunities available after challenging situations to practice mindfulness strategies. Roster system that facilitate rest and engagement with family, friends and community. Access to early assistance for anxiety states. Access to Employment Assistance Programs. Access to annual/long service/ personal leave encouraged when time-out for self- care required. Physical spaces provided conducive to mindfulness breathing exercises and short meditations.