COVID worsened shortages of doctors and nurses. Five years on, rural hospitals still struggle

Amid Growing Health Threats, Nurses Are Still Fighting for Basic Protections

Five years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic caught our health care system unawares, nurses and other health care workers say we are no more prepared for the next threat. “It’s scary,” says Tatiana Mukhtar, a nurse in New Orleans. The exposure during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic “was horrific, for patients and for health care workers” she says, “and having been there and… Source

COVID worsened shortages of doctors and nurses. Five years on, rural hospitals still struggle

By Natalie Krebs, Iowa Public Radio, KFF Health News Even by rural hospital standards, Keokuk County Hospital and Clinics in southeastern Iowa is small. Related Articles St. Paul audiology specialist finds balance issues are big business MN Health Department updates fish consumption guidelines for PFAS A 6-hour morning routine? First, try a few simple habits to start your day Whoop…

The hospital is far from being able to lift the numerous investments out of its own power.

COVID made shortages of doctors and nurses even worse. Rural hospitals still struggle

The U.S. already faced shortages in its health care workforce, then the pandemic spurred even more doctors and nurses to retire or leave hospital jobs. Filling those vacancies is a challenge. (Image credit: Natalie Krebs)

Covid Worsened Shortages of Doctors and Nurses. Five Years On, Rural Hospitals Still Struggle. - Health IT Answers

By Natalie Krebs - The pandemic was difficult for health workers. Many endured long hours, and the stresses on the nation’s health care system prompted more workers than usual to quit or retire. The post Covid Worsened Shortages of Doctors and Nurses. Five Years On, Rural Hospitals Still Struggle. appeared first on Health IT Answers.

From heroes to burnout: How we failed our frontline health workers

An excerpt from Health Care Nation. Of all the lessons learned from fighting a pandemic, none was more frightening or important than discovering how dependent the system is on how we treat our doctors, nurses, and frontline caregivers. They were already in short supply, with burnout on the rise, when the pandemic hit. As multiple Read more… From heroes to burnout: How we failed our frontline health workers originally appeared in KevinMD.com.