Chief Healthcare Executive February 9, 2025
Amber Maraccini

Healthcare organizations must prioritize employee well-being as a strategy to safeguard care outcomes and build stronger relationships between patients and providers.

Every year, peak flu season brings a 20-30% surge in patient volumes, straining healthcare systems and pushing them to operate at or near maximum capacity.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), through January 25, 2025, there have been an estimated 250,000 to 540,000 flu-related hospitalizations in the United States so far this flu season.

When caregivers are stretched thin, burnout and stress escalate, potentially impacting the quality of care and eroding patient trust. To address these challenges, healthcare organizations must prioritize employee well-being as a strategy to safeguard care outcomes and build stronger relationships between...

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