/tags/health-care-workers Health Care Workers en-US Copyright Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:01:49 GMT /2025-04-10/ohio-state-and-healthcare-workers-at-wexner-medical-center-approve-contract The contract covers close to 1,000 healthcare workers at Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center. Workers picketed the hospital in March over staffing levels. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:01:49 GMT /2025-04-10/ohio-state-and-healthcare-workers-at-wexner-medical-center-approve-contract WOSU News Staff /2023-05-15/npr-news/2023-05-15/hospitals-create-police-forces-to-stem-growing-violence-against-staff Georgia is the latest state to enact a law that allows hospitals to create independent police forces. Critics worry the law enforcement focus could have unintended consequences. Mon, 15 May 2023 12:16:58 GMT /2023-05-15/npr-news/2023-05-15/hospitals-create-police-forces-to-stem-growing-violence-against-staff Renuka Rayasam /coronavirus/2021-12-23/ohio-doctors-address-challenges-of-workplace-violence-for-overloaded-hospital-staff A hospital leader said doctors and nurses are dealing with increased encounters with family members and loved ones of patients. Thu, 23 Dec 2021 21:55:52 GMT /coronavirus/2021-12-23/ohio-doctors-address-challenges-of-workplace-violence-for-overloaded-hospital-staff Andy Chow /coronavirus/2021-09-27/ongoing-pandemic-presents-possible-crisis-for-ohio-hospitals Ohio’s hospitals report they are at or near capacity right now because of a surge in COVID patients, as medical professionals overwhelmingly continue to recommend COVID vaccines and masks. Mon, 27 Sep 2021 11:56:05 GMT /coronavirus/2021-09-27/ongoing-pandemic-presents-possible-crisis-for-ohio-hospitals Jo Ingles /coronavirus/2021-09-22/colleges-preparing-nursing-graduates-for-stressful-work-environment The COVID-19 pandemic has been stressful on everyone, but health care workers may be affected more than anyone. Some nurses are burnt out and planning to leave the profession. Meanwhile, colleges are preparing new graduates to take their place — and deal with the pressures of the job. Wed, 22 Sep 2021 10:23:51 GMT /coronavirus/2021-09-22/colleges-preparing-nursing-graduates-for-stressful-work-environment Steph Whiteside /coronavirus/2021-09-13/amid-rising-covid-19-hospitalizations-nurses-face-increasing-risk-of-burnout The U.S. was dealing with a shortage of nurses even before the pandemic. Now, with COVID-19 hospitalizations rising once again, there’s concern that nurses on the frontlines are at even greater risk of burnout. Mon, 13 Sep 2021 10:55:46 GMT /coronavirus/2021-09-13/amid-rising-covid-19-hospitalizations-nurses-face-increasing-risk-of-burnout Natalie Krebs /coronavirus/2021-08-12/doctor-sick-and-tired-of-losing-colleagues-supports-vaccine-mandates-for-ohio-hospital-workers Most of Ohio’s major hospitals are requiring its staff to get COVID vaccines. While the requirement has been met by pushback from some staffers, it’s welcomed by most others. Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:24:00 GMT /coronavirus/2021-08-12/doctor-sick-and-tired-of-losing-colleagues-supports-vaccine-mandates-for-ohio-hospital-workers /news/2021-03-24/financial-stress-and-patient-pushback-health-care-workers-on-a-year-of-covid A year into the pandemic, COVID-19 has put an enormous strain on health care systems — including the influx of COVID-19 patients, staffing shortages and… Wed, 24 Mar 2021 09:00:00 GMT /news/2021-03-24/financial-stress-and-patient-pushback-health-care-workers-on-a-year-of-covid Natalie Krebs /side-effects-public-media/2021-02-23/immigrant-doctors-worry-about-families-back-home-with-little-vaccine-access As healthcare workers in the U.S. received COVID-19 vaccines, many were relieved and hopeful. But doctors who are foreign-born also describe a... Tue, 23 Feb 2021 20:34:43 GMT /side-effects-public-media/2021-02-23/immigrant-doctors-worry-about-families-back-home-with-little-vaccine-access Farah Yousry /news-partners/npr-news/2021-02-05/some-health-workers-say-theyre-not-refusing-the-vaccine-they-just-need-some-time Low initial vaccine uptake among staffers in nursing homes has ignited debates about whether to penalize, persuade or simply pay them more to get the vaccine. But a little patience might work best. Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:00:27 GMT /news-partners/npr-news/2021-02-05/some-health-workers-say-theyre-not-refusing-the-vaccine-they-just-need-some-time Aneri Pattani