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In this episode, we have the privilege of delving into the world of leadership through the lens of Krista Haugen, a seasoned expert in emergency, critical care, and flight nursing with over twenty-five years of experience through her remarkable career and personal experiences, where adversity became the catalyst for her passion in prevention and preparedness in healthcare. As a survivor of a helicopter EMS crash, Krista's unique perspective has ignited her commitment to mitigating the physical and psychological toll on patients and providers.

In this conversation, Krista shares her expertise on the crucial role of leadership in fostering a culture of prevention and preparedness within organizations and the public healthcare system. Drawing from her strengths of empathy, adaptability, and developer skills, Krista provides practical insights into bridging communication gaps between leadership and staff, harnessing the power of survivor experiences, and driving resilience in high-stress environments.

Discover how incident review models like Just Culture and High Reliability can revolutionize safety, continuous learning, and improvement under effective leadership. Explore Krista's strategies for predicting and addressing risks while her expertise in coaching and mentoring shines a light on supporting team members through adversity.

From her experiences, we unravel the art of tailored communication for impactful safety culture promotion, and we envision the evolving role of leaders in shaping the future of trauma prevention within emergency medical services.

Join us in this enriching episode as Krista Haugen unpacks the profound connection between leadership, adversity, and pursuing safer, more resilient healthcare systems.