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January saw the launch of a special project that is unique in Germany: PSU-Akut e.V. was commissioned to implement the "PSU Bayern" project. The goal of the project is to create the financial, structural and professional framework conditions for the permanent establishment of a so-called subject and coordination office in order to anchor psychosocial support (PSU) throughout the Bavarian healthcare system. The Hochschule RheinMain is conducting an external process and results evaluation to accompany the project.

The non-profit association for psychosocial competence and support in healthcare - PSU-Akut e.V. is the leading association for the prevention concept of psychosocial support (PSU), which offers prevention, training and acute help in the context of special stressful situations in healthcare (e.g. unexpected death, incident with patient injury or aggressive behavior of patients or relatives). The focus of PSU work is on so-called peer supporters.

The overarching goal of the PSU Bavaria subject and coordination center is equal health opportunities for healthcare staff. Maintaining the health and ability to work of employees in the healthcare sector is seen as a joint task with a population-wide impact. The subject and coordination office PSU-Bavaria focuses on the development and implementation of action plans and programs at state level.

The project has a total duration of 12 months (01.01.2023 to 31.12.2023) and consists of the following sub-projects: (1) education and information, (2) training and exchange, (3) acute care and (4) network and funding. In addition to action plans and programs at state level, presence formats in the area of "education and information" are also carried out for different target groups of medical staff.

Further information on the project can be found at: https: //psu-bayern.de/

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Cooperation partners

The project "Establishment of structures for a subject and coordination center - psychosocial support in the Bavarian health care system" is funded by the Bavarian State Ministry of Health and Care (StMGP) and financially supported by the Bavarian State Medical Association (BLÄK). PSU-Akut e.V. cooperates with the Association of Nurses in Bavaria (VdPB) and the Bavarian Hospital Association (BKG) as part of the project implementation.