HealthIT Answers September 8, 2024
From the Office of the Surgeon General:
The realities of our health care system are driving many health workers to burnout. They are at an increased risk for mental health challenges and choosing to leave the health workforce early. They work in distressing environments that strain their physical, emotional, and psychological well-being. This will make it harder for patients to get care when they need it.
“There was a point where I could no longer contain the heartbreak of everyone that had been lost.” Kevin C. from Florida, Nurse
“Something has to change. Something good has to come out of this or it will be for nothing.” Nisha B. from Pennsylvania, Palliative Social Worker
“The primary concern for burnout is...