According to a new survey, 71% of healthcare workers experienced moderate to severe burnout during the pandemic, and many continue to feel stressed and pressured. Burnout, researchers said, have led to staffing shortages that have caused:
- Longer waits for healthcare services, even in life-threatening emergencies with potentially fatal outcomes.
- Patients being turned away from clinics and ERs.
- Adverse outcomes including medication errors, patient falls, increased infections, and increased mortality.
In a survey of frontline healthcare workers, these individuals suggested several strategies to reduce burnout:
- Compulsory leave days to prevent burnout.
- Sufficient staffing with ‘workload flexible hours’ to prevent burnout.
- Prioritizing leaving on time/taking leave.
