11/05/2026
🎧 World PICU Awareness Week 2026 Podcast Series – Episode 4 (Latin America)
As part of , our global podcast series continues – bringing forward regional perspectives on this year’s theme:
“Take care of those who care.”
Each episode highlights how teams around the world are addressing caregiver wellbeing in pediatric intensive care – through real experiences, innovative models, and practical strategies.
🌎 Episode 4 – Latin America
In this episode, we explore perspectives from across Latin America – a region marked by resilience, diversity, and a deep commitment to delivering high-quality care, often in resource-constrained settings.
Featuring:
• Dr. Lorena Acevedo – Moderator, Pediatric Intensivist & Clinical Epidemiologist (Colombia)
• Dr. Luis Moya – Pediatric Intensivist (Guatemala)
• Teresa Stegmann – Nurse Practitioner (Argentina)
• Daniel Sandoval – Physical Therapist (Colombia)
This conversation brings a powerful message: caregiver wellbeing is not an individual responsibility – it is a system-level priority directly linked to patient outcomes.
💬 Key reflections include:
• The importance of integrating caregiver wellbeing into care models, such as the CRECEP framework, where “caring for the caregiver” is a core pillar
• How structured institutional programs and safe spaces (e.g., debriefing sessions, peer support initiatives) help teams process emotional experiences and feel supported
• The role of education, simulation, and psychological safety in strengthening both staff wellbeing and patient safety
• Why emotional, social, and even spiritual support are essential components of sustainable pediatric critical care
🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/latam-podcast-2026_mixdown/s-CIz6fNnVUGn?si=e74d02001ba8431eaadf741cefd86b8f&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
🌍 Learn more about World PICU Awareness Week 2026: https://wfpiccs.org/2026-world-picu-awareness-week-day/
