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Health Care Workforce Safety and Well-Being - The Joint …

(7 days ago) WEBThe CDC National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and several other agencies have developed resources focused on health care worker safety and well-being. In May …

https://www.jointcommission.org/resources/patient-safety-topics/healthcare-workforce-safety-and-well-being/

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Confronting Health Worker Burnout and Well-Being NEJM

(Just Now) WEBFurthermore, we need strict workplace policies to protect staff from violence: according to National Nurses United, 8 in 10 health workers report having been …

https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp2207252

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Policy Strategies for Addressing Current Threats to the …

(Just Now) WEBThe National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health could expand testing of protective equipment and strategies for improving health care workers’ well …

https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp2202662

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Keep health workers safe to keep patients safe: WHO

(1 days ago) WEBThe World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on governments and health care leaders to address persistent threats to the health and safety of health …

https://www.who.int/news/item/17-09-2020-keep-health-workers-safe-to-keep-patients-safe-who

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Occupational health: health workers - World Health …

(4 days ago) WEBSafeguarding the health, safety and well-being of health workers is fundamental for well-functioning and resilient health systems. Health workers face a …

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/occupational-health--health-workers

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Fact Sheet: Strengthening the Health Care Workforce AHA

(9 days ago) WEBThe health care workforce supports American jobs, serves American communities and spurs American economic activity. Indeed, hospitals and health …

https://www.aha.org/fact-sheets/2021-05-26-fact-sheet-strengthening-health-care-workforce

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Health workforce - World Health Organization (WHO)

(Just Now) WEBHealth workforce. Health systems can only function with health workers; improving health service coverage and realizing the right to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is …

https://www.who.int/health-topics/health-workforce

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National Plan for Health Workforce Well-Being

(Just Now) WEBGoal 3 Health care environments are person-centered and safe for health workers. Goal 4 Health workers have the infrastructure to support their work to improve population health. Goal 5 Health workers and …

https://nam.edu/initiatives/clinician-resilience-and-well-being/national-plan-for-health-workforce-well-being/

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Vaccines for Health Care Workers HHS.gov

(6 days ago) WEBVaccines for Health Care Workers. It’s important for health care workers to stay on top of their vaccines. When you work directly with patients or handle body fluids, you’re more …

https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/who-and-when/health-care-workers/index.html

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Healthcare Workers and Employers - Occupational Safety and …

(Just Now) WEBThis section provides guidance for healthcare workers and employers. This guidance supplements the general interim guidance for workers and employers of workers at …

https://www.osha.gov/coronavirus/control-prevention/healthcare-workers

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6 steps to protecting and supporting our healthcare workers

(5 days ago) WEBHealthcare should be reimagined based on the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic ­– and healthcare workers should be leading health policy work. …

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/06/6-steps-to-protecting-healthcare-workers-improving-pandemic-preparedness-jobs-reset-summit-2021/

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Health Workforce Projections Bureau of Health Workforce

(6 days ago) WEBThe allied health workforce provides specialized care in a variety of disciplines. Over the next 15 years (through 2036), NCHWA projects shortages in many key allied health …

https://bhw.hrsa.gov/data-research/projecting-health-workforce-supply-demand

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Health Policy 101 KFF

(8 days ago) WEBHealth Policy 101 is a comprehensive guide covering fundamental aspects of U.S. health policy and programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, the Affordable Care …

https://www.kff.org/health-policy-101/

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Health Worker Burnout — Current Priorities of the U.S. Surgeon …

(8 days ago) WEBThe realities of our health care system are driving many health workers to burnout. They are at an increased risk for mental health challenges and choosing to leave the health …

https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/health-worker-burnout/index.html

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Vaccination policies for healthcare personnel: Current challenges …

(3 days ago) WEBAn effective strategy for influenza vaccination of healthcare workers in Australia: experience at a large health service without a mandatory policy. BMC Infect …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9190304/

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Prioritizing the Mental Health and Well-Being of Healthcare …

(3 days ago) WEBMental Health of Healthcare Workers in Times of Pandemics and Crisis. During the COVID-19 pandemic, which has been the cause of more than 2.85 million …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8137852/

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The Need For Holistic Policy Thinking In Medicare Health Affairs

(6 days ago) WEBProject HOPE is a global health and humanitarian relief organization that places power in the hands of local health care workers to save lives across the globe. …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/need-holistic-policy-thinking-medicare

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Trends in Diversity and Representativeness of Health Care Workers …

(8 days ago) WEBDespite evidence that greater diversity among health care workers may allow them to better care for patients with diverse cultural, social, economic, and clinical …

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2781961

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Global Strategy on Human Resources for Health: Workforce 2030

(2 days ago) WEBWith data from 194 Member States as of 2020, the global health workforce is estimated to be 65 million, reflecting growth of 29% since the adoption in 2016 of the …

https://www.who.int/news/item/02-06-2022-global-strategy-on-human-resources-for-health--workforce-2030

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Health Insurance Costs Are Squeezing Workers and Employers

(Just Now) WEBHealth insurance is one of the main benefits employees look for when considering a firm’s compensation package. 1 Offering robust health insurance is an …

https://www.americanprogress.org/article/health-insurance-costs-are-squeezing-workers-and-employers/

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Health Insurance Matters: Insurance Coverage and Health

(1 days ago) WEBObjectives: Direct care workers (DCWs) play a central role in supporting individuals' health and well-being across care settings, yet may face barriers to accessing health care …

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38796167/

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Empowering the health care workforce for a climate-resilient …

(3 days ago) WEBHealth care workforce - A critical pillar for health system resilience: Frontline health care workers play a vital role in ensuring the smooth functioning of health systems. They …

https://www.deloitte.com/global/en/Industries/life-sciences-health-care/analysis/empowering-the-health-care-workforce-for-a-climate-resilient-future.html

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Telehealth - NASW

(3 days ago) WEBDuring the COVID Public Health Emergency, Medicare telehealth flexibilities provided a critical means for social workers to maintain health care services for beneficiaries in …

https://www.socialworkers.org/Advocacy/Policy-Issues/Telehealth

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Report: Worker shortages, lack of diversity, impacts health care

(2 days ago) WEBMeanwhile, most employees in health care leadership positions identified as white or non-Hispanic, counting for about 65% across all sectors of the health care …

https://www.eagletribune.com/news/boston/report-worker-shortages-lack-of-diversity-impacts-health-care/article_5ba2000e-1d09-11ef-9222-0b998a51e2e6.html

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Protecting health and safety of health workers

(7 days ago) WEBProviding occupational health and safety measures for protecting health workers and is also fundamental for well-functioning and resilient health systems, quality of care and …

https://www.who.int/activities/protecting-health-and-safety-of-health-workers

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Department of Human Services Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

(9 days ago) WEBOverview. Our mission is to assist Pennsylvanians in leading safe, healthy, and productive lives through equitable, trauma-informed, and outcome-focused services while being an …

https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs.html

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Health Care Workers Healthcare Workers CDC

(7 days ago) WEBNational Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 established NIOSH as a research agency focused on the study of …

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/healthcare/index.html

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Biden accuses Trump of 'coming for your health care' in new …

(7 days ago) WEBA new KFF survey found Biden has an edge with independent voters when it comes to health care issues. Independents trust Biden more than Trump to ensure …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/05/20/1252453299/biden-campaign-ad-obamacare-trump

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Steward pensions face new questions with hospitals in bankruptcy

(1 days ago) WEBFor thousands of nurses and other employees of Caritas Christi Health Care, the hospital system’s 2010 sale to for-profit Steward Health Care seemed to answer a …

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/05/26/business/steward-pensions-nurses-retirees/

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Health Workers Face a Mental Health Crisis VitalSigns CDC

(9 days ago) WEBHarassment: The percentage of health workers who reported experiencing harassment more than doubled, going from 6% in 2018 to 13% in 2022. Other essential …

https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/health-worker-mental-health/index.html

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Reducing Net Migration Factsheet – May 2024 – Home Office in …

(4 days ago) WEBVisa applications across key routes affected by the policy changes (Skilled Worker, Health & Care, and Study visas) fell by 25% in the first four months of 2024, …

https://homeofficemedia.blog.gov.uk/2024/05/23/reducing-net-migration-factsheet-december-2023/

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Whales Have an Alphabet - The New York Times

(Just Now) WEBFeaturing Carl Zimmer. Produced by Alex Stern , Stella Tan , Sydney Harper and Nina Feldman. Edited by MJ Davis Lin. Original music by Elisheba Ittoop , Dan …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/24/podcasts/the-daily/whales-song.html

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Vaccines and Immunizations: For Healthcare Professionals CDC

(3 days ago) WEBChildhood Vaccination Toolkit. General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization. Pink Book (Epidemiology and Prevention of VPDs) Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting …

https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/index.html

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About Hand Hygiene for Patients in Healthcare Settings

(Just Now) WEBWet your hands with warm water. Use liquid soap if possible. Apply a nickel- or quarter-sized amount of soap to your hands. Rub your hands together until the soap …

https://www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/about/hand-hygiene-for-healthcare.html

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