Workplace bullying (WPB) has been labeled a major global healthcare problem by the World Health Organization. Literature has shown the negative impact WPB has on a healthcare provider´s mental health, physical well-being, and job performance. Moreover, these behaviors have a significant impact on an employer´s economic loss and most importantly is detrimental to patient care. Educational competencies include prevention, identification of bullying behaviors, and integration of best practices to promote a healthy workplace. Current gaps include a lack of knowledge in identifying WPB behaviors, awareness on the prevalence of WPB in healthcare, as well as the proper implementation of policies and procedures…

Exertional rhabdomyolysis is a potentially life threatening clinical syndrome that can develop due to skeletal muscle deterioration. Educational competencies include: prevention, clinical examination, diagnosis, and emergency care of a rhabdomyolysis event. Current knowledge gaps include a lack of awareness of underlying genetic conditions, and non-sport specific training conditions that can lead to this syndrome. Recent injuries at the collegiate and secondary school settings has brought attention to the pervasiveness of risky off-season training programs. This presentation will assist healthcare professionals in the facilitation of safe exercise practices, which can prevent unnecessary injury and death.

Exertional sickling is the top non-traumatic cause of death in Division I African American athletes, as well as being one of the top four non-traumatic causes of death for all athletes. The current knowledge gaps include a lack of genetic counseling for athletes with sickle cell trait and inconsistent implementation of tailored exercise precautions by sports medicine professionals. If adhered to, the knowledge of an athlete, sickle cell trait status, proper education, and tailored exercise precautions can ensure safe athletic participation for individuals with sickle cell trait. The purpose of this webinar is to educate attendees on the history of exertional sickling and the current best practices to prevent exertional sickling crises and deaths.