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Caring with Compassion

Organizational Compassion Fatigue

Organizations can have symptoms of Compassion Fatigue, too.

These symptoms may include:

  • High absenteeism
  • Changes in co-worker relationships
  • Inability for teams to work well together
  • Inability for staff to complete assigned tasks
  • Lack of flexibility of staff
  • Unhealthy competition
  • Frequent changes in the organization’s policies
  • Aggressive behaviors between co-workers or with patients
  • Rumor and gossip

Reflection

Is there one thing you can change in your organization for the better?

Is there one negative contributor you can buffer with other steps?

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