How health workers are getting mental health help from employers
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted mental health struggles among healthcare workers. Health systems such as Oschner Health and CommonSpirit are sustaining their efforts to aid staff.
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The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted mental health struggles among healthcare workers. Health systems such as Oschner Health and CommonSpirit are sustaining their efforts to aid staff.
Local hospitals are working to create resources for health care workers who may experience anxiety, depression or suicidal challenges. An ICU nurse said mental health is beyond important.
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital developed a “Care for the Caregiver” initiative using proven methods to help health care workers.
The fundraiser for Brantley Parrish, 8, will be held Saturday, May 21, at the Southeast Park Pavilion in Canyon as part of National EMS Week.
Washington hospital workers filed a record number of workplace safety complaints last year, the state’s health care unions reported Thursday — another reminder of the exhaustion and burnout nurses, technicians, therapists, aides and other health care staff have struggled with during the pandemic.