HealthIT Answers May 7, 2021
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By Michael Tkach, PsyD, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Behavioral

Everyone experienced a variety of emotional reactions at the onset of the pandemic. Disbelief. Fear. Anxiety. The pandemic dramatically changed life as we knew it, as masks became commonplace, work shifted to the living room, and social interactions were but a thing of the past. These restrictions were implemented to protect people, and, as a consequence, completely changed how people engaged in their professional lives.

Some workplaces are unable to operate remotely, requiring creative thinking to implement long-term safety protocols. However, as many soon found, widespread behavioral changes are difficult to enforce. Common strategies, like posting signs, holding meetings, and relying on media to convey the message, can only go...

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