The purpose of this study is to test an intervention focused towards promoting mindfulness among VA physicians and nurses. Mindfulness is a tool that can help people focus. It helps clear the mind of distractions and biases. Some physicians and nurses will be randomized to receive the study intervention, while others will not. The study intervention will include the following: 1) education about mindfulness; 2) group discussions about mindfulness; and 3) an optional mobile app to promote mindfulness. Participants randomized to the intervention will be encouraged to use the act of cleansing their hands as a prompt for practicing mindfulness. The study will test if this intervention will increase physician and nurse mindfulness. It will also test if it leads to improved well-being and use of proper hand hygiene.
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The Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) - Post-Intervention
Timeframe: Month 1
Well-Being Index - Post-Intervention
Timeframe: Month 1
Percentage of Situations Performing Hand Hygiene When Required (Self-Perception) - Post-Intervention
Timeframe: Month 1
The Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) - Sustainability
Timeframe: Month 7
Well-Being Index - Sustainability
Timeframe: Month 7
Percentage of Situations Performing Hand Hygiene When Required (Self-Perception) - Sustainability
Timeframe: Month 7