Communicate Openly

Angie SzumlinskiHealth, Training

During this pandemic and beyond, we see that the stress put on our caregivers and staff has increased dramatically. We have added new policies, revised existing policies, and required staff to take on additional documentation and tasks throughout their shift. All of these changes can and have proven to increase their level of stress. As a leader, are you aware …

More Studies!

Angie SzumlinskiHealth, Studies

In an article published in BMJ Thorax online, September 11, 2020, results indicate that seroprevalence among hospital workers may vary by job and by ethnicity. “All health care workers in the hospital are at increased risk of COVID-19 infection, not just those that are patient-facing, and all health care workers should closely follow advice and training on social distancing, handwashing …

Spare Change?

Angie SzumlinskiStudies, Training

How well do you understand your nurse turnover rate? Seriously, are you looking at numbers? Are you looking at “why”? There have been many studies on nurse turnover and most say the same thing, “if you treat the employee fairly and pay them a competitive salary, nurses won’t leave”. Some of this is true, everyone wants to be respected for …

Employee Health & Well-Being

Angie SzumlinskiHealth

During this time of uncertainty, frontline healthcare workers are facing additional burdens, not only at work but also outside of work.  Many caregivers are working longer hours/extra shifts and are anxious about the lack of necessary personal protective equipment. These challenges increase stress the caregiver may be experiencing as they are also concerned about contracting the virus and bringing it …

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Transmission of COVID-19 to Health Care Personnel During Exposures to a Hospitalized Patient

Angie SzumlinskiCase Study, News

Solano County, CaliforniaFebruary 2020 A summary of the CDC’s April 14 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report What is already known about this topic? Health care personnel (HCP) are at heightened risk of acquiring COVID-19 infection, but limited information exists about transmission in health care settings. What is added by this report? Among 121 HCP exposed to a patient with unrecognized …

Reduce Transmission Among Employees

Angie SzumlinskiHealth

If a staff member is not feeling well; fever, cough, shortness of breath, they should call their supervisor and stay home The staff members should not return to work until they have been cleared with a physician note; or emergency state orders allow them back sooner If a staff member becomes ill or symptomatic during their shift, they should be …