Garry Garrison’s Dec. 4 op-ed, which focused on mental health, law enforcement and gun violence, brought tears of sadness but also a deep sense of gratitude for having worked in the field of Mental Health. The recognition that my work makes a difference is something I rarely think about. And that begs the question for …
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) permanent rule to prevent healthcare workers from contracting COVID-19 has been sent to the White House for review, the final step before an agency issues a rule . We have collected articles on the news of SHRM online and other media. History of the rule OSHA issued a …
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Some bullies wear white coats, new research shows. While healthcare workers aim to treat their patients with compassion, empathy and respect, a significant number do not follow these same ideals when working with each other, according to a recent paper from Massachusetts General Hospital. Christine Porath, Ph.D, an expert on unprofessional behavior in the workplace, …
In 2022, nursing homes in Minnesota reported worse staffing shortages than anywhere else in the country. The ability to find direct caregivers for these and other facilities has become a crisis. That’s according to a new report from the University of Minnesota. “The crisis of low-wage healthcare workers is a crisis for everyone in need …
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NC Health and Human Services Sec. Kody Kinsley discusses the mental health landscape. State lawmakers speak out at town hall on mental health “My friends, we have a massive mental health issue,” Sen. Jim Burgin (R-Harnett) told a packed room at a Kannapolis town hall last week. Sharing the stage with North Carolina Health and …
There are many barriers to obtaining mental health care. It’s expensive, not always covered by insurance, and finding a therapist can be difficult. A new report from the Seattle Times says those hurdles can be even higher for people working in agriculture. “I’m amazed at the number of suicides in my own community and in …
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By Kate Ruder, Kaiser Health News GRAND JUNCTION — During her 12-hour night shift, Brianna Shelton helps residents of BeeHive Homes Assisted Living with going to the bathroom. Many of them suffer from dementia and some cannot get out of bed on their own. Only a few can remember her name, but it doesn’t matter …
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December 02, 2022 3 minute read Source/Disclosures Source: Healio interview. Disclosures: Hoffman does not report any relevant financial information. Please see the study for relevant financial information from all other authors. ADD A SUBJECT TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles are published on Please provide your email address to receive an email …
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Talent shortages and the need for new technologies remain top concerns for workers’ compensation professionals. In recent years, workers’ compensation has faced a number of challenges. From managing work-related health risks related to COVID-19 to managing the challenges of today’s economic and labor markets, the industry is always facing new challenges. To better understand some …
It’s no shock that people fear for their job security as the end of the year approaches. Massive layoffs have hit the tech industry and more than 120,000 people in the sector have been laid off so far this year. A job loss can be devastating and lead to anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. But …
