Clinical debriefing is a low resource, cost-neutral staff well-being strategy that can lead to increased recruitment, retention, and compassion satisfaction for nursing staff. Barriers and facilitators to clinical debriefing are well documented. Nursing leaders are key to psychological safety and conducive environments for clinical debriefing in critical care nursing practice.
Meagen Boisvenue, BScN, MHM, CHE, Deep River and District Health
Meagen Boisvenue RN, BScN, MHM, CHE is the Vice President of Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Executive at Deep River and District Health. With over 14 years of healthcare experience, Meagen leads strategic initiatives to enhance patient care, nursing leadership, and workforce development. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Nursing degree at the University of Toronto’s Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing. Her research centers on the use of clinical debriefing, nursing leadership, and engagement strategies to cultivate a resilient and effective nursing workforce. Meagen holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Laurentian University, a Master’s in Healthcare Management from McMaster University, and is a Certified Healthcare Executive through the Canadian College of Health Leaders. Her commitment to advancing nursing practice and fostering innovation in healthcare has made her a passionate advocate for both patient care and nursing professional growth.
Co-Authors
Elizabeth Peter PhD, RN, FAAN Associate Professor Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing University of Toronto
Heather Thompson RN, MH, PhD Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing University of Toronto
Donna Romano RN, MSc, PhD, CPMHN(c) Adjunct Lecturer Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing University of Toronto