In normal times, healthcare staff are expected to do their jobs with competence while dealing with crisis situations that very few people in other industries experience.
“The mental, emotional, and physical strain healthcare workers are experiencing during these unprecedented times of COVID-19 cannot be understated,” says Erin Lawler, MS, CPPS, human factors engineer at The Joint Commission’s Office of Quality and Patient Safety.
Healthcare workers are asked to take on some of the hardest work during this pandemic, and many of them are doing so without taking enough breaks or getting enough sleep. This week's feature story covers guidance from The Joint Commission’s Office of Quality and Patient Safety regarding the stresses and strains in healthcare settings.
In normal times, healthcare staff are expected to do their jobs with competence while dealing with crisis situations that very few people in other industries experience.
The executive order signed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom late Wednesday is a response to threats made to health officers across California during the coronavirus pandemic.
