On 16 October, World Anaesthesia Day joined colleagues across the globe to highlight approaches to strengthening the anaesthesia workforce’s well-being
#WellAnaesthesia
The well-being of the anaesthesia workforce is vital for ensuring patient safety and enhancing health outcomes in the communities we serve. However, the demands of long hours, high stress, and the critical nature of this work can lead to burnout and other well-being challenges – we must look to bolster the well-being of those who dedicate themselves to patient care.
Building on the insights of the WFSA Annual Theme 2024: Workforce Well-Being, World Anaesthesia Day 2024 (WAD24) highlighted the importance of supporting the mental, emotional, and physical health of anaesthesia professionals around the world.
Get Involved with #WAD24
Join us in celebrating World Anaesthesia Day by attending our free live yoga sessions and our special WAD24 well-being webinar featuring experts exploring mental health support, burnout prevention strategies, and the significance of work-life balance.
Also, don’t forget to take a photo in our #WAD24 photobooth to post on your social platforms – include your personal #WellAnaesthesia well-being tips, resources and activities in your post (and don’t forget to tag us!)
16 October: special webinars
World Anaesthesia Day: Yoga for well-being
Register for Session 1: 02:30 UTC/ 8:00 IST/ 9:30 ICT/ 13:30 AEDT/ 19:30 PDT
Register for Session 2: 09:30 EDT / 13:30 UTC/ 14:30 BST / 14:30 CEST / 19:00 IST
Webinar: Enhancing workforce well-being
Advocate, Collaborate, Educate and Mentor
21.30 IST / 17.00 BST / 12.00 EDT / 10.00 CST
Celebrate #WAD24 on social media
World Anaesthesia Day provided a welcome opportunity to celebrate our profession across all social media channels. Join the conversation and connect online with fellow anaesthesiologists through the hashtags #WAD24 and #WellAnaesthesia. Share your approach to bolstering workforce well-being, through your #WellAnaesthesia experiences, resources and recommendations.
To be part of our global World Anaesthesia Day gallery, snap a photo in our World Anaesthesia Day photo booth and share it on social media.
If you prefer not to feature in a photo, a variety of social media banners are available for download.
Don’t forget to include hashtags #WAD24 and #WellAnaesthesia to join the community!