282 - Returning To Work Post Mental Health Suicide Leave

The Uncharted Veterinary Podcast

Content Warning: Mentions of suicide may be triggering to some listeners. What are some key practices in preparing the clinic for a team member returning from a mental health leave? Dr. Phil Richmond joins us to help a veterinary practice manager wondering how they can prepare a safe space within their clinic, for a team member to return to. Together, Stephanie Goss and Dr. Phil Richmond tackle many action steps and offer valuable resources to get the right work policy in place for any team. Let's get into this episode... LINKS AND RESOURCES JAVMA Article Suicide among veterinarians in the United States from 1979 through 2015: https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/javma/254/1/javma.254.1.104.xml EEOC Resources: https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/enforcement-guidance-ada-and-psychiatric-disabilities AVMA EAP Resources: https://www.avma.org/news/exploring-employee-assistance-programs-veterinary-practices-are-they-bother-or-benefit Return to Work Checklist (US Friendly) - Page 37: https://workplacesuicideprevention.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220630-FINAL-FINAL-HR-EmploymentLaw-WhitePaper.pdf Not One More Vet: https://www.nomv.org/