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Sonoma County has mandated masking for healthcare workers in certain facilities caring for vulnerable populations through March to reduce the spread of influenza, COVID-19, and other respiratory viruses, focusing on areas where patients and staff interact, with the order being reissued annually based on surveillance data.
Israeli strikes in Lebanon have resulted in the deaths of 52 people, including five health-care workers, amid ongoing accusations against Hezbollah for allegedly using ambulances to transport fighters. The World Health Organization condemned the attacks on Lebanon's health sector, highlighting a concerning pattern of violence against health workers. In Gaza, medical staff were injured in an attack on Kamal Adwan Hospital, with Israeli forces denying awareness of the strike. The WHO reported a high percentage of fatal attacks on health care in Lebanon, surpassing other global conflicts.
A new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals a mental health crisis among health workers, with nearly half reporting feeling burned out in 2022, up from under a third four years prior. The report also highlights a doubling of health workers reporting harassment at work. Health workers face worse mental health outcomes compared to employees in other industries. The findings come after the largest healthcare worker strike in US history, where 75,000 employees cited burnout and chronic staffing shortages. The CDC calls for immediate preventive actions, including improved workplace policies and practices, supportive work environments, and encouraging employee participation in decision-making.
A new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals a "mental health crisis" among health workers, with nearly half reporting burnout in 2022, up from under a third four years prior. The report also highlights a doubling of health workers experiencing harassment at work. Health workers face worse mental health outcomes compared to other industries, and previous research has shown an increased risk of suicide among healthcare workers. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated workplace challenges, leading to a rise in mental health complications, substance abuse, and suicidal ideation. The study emphasizes the need for improved workplace policies and practices to prevent burnout and mental health issues among health workers.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has requested that Russia allow aid workers into territory seized from Ukraine in order to help people affected by the collapse of the Nova Kakhovka dam. The WHO is assisting flooded zones in Ukraine, sending people and equipment to help with disaster relief. The organization is concerned with the health situation in territory controlled by Russia, to which it doesn't have access. Patients suffering from chronic diseases are most at risk from disruption created by the flooding if they can't access medical care. The WHO has been in discussion with Russia for more than half a year to allow health workers to reach Luhansk, Donetsk and other Russian-controlled territories, where people are also facing medicines shortages.
Kate Middleton visited health workers in Nuneaton to promote early years development as part of her Shaping Us Campaign. She wore a chic £490 shirt dress from Cefinn and accessorized with a Mulberry bag and Jimmy Choo pumps. The health workers are part of a £50,000 NHS project funded by Kate's Royal Foundation for Early Years Development, which is trialling a new model of assessing babies' wellbeing called the Alarm Distress Baby Scale. The model uses indicators to understand the happiness of babies and supports parents with bonding and attachment to their children.
The Princess of Wales visited health workers in Nuneaton to discuss a £50,000 NHS project she has funded through the Royal Foundation for Early Years Development, which is trialling a new model of assessing babies' wellbeing. During her visit, she doted on a baby girl, high-fived a young royal fan, and chatted with health workers who are being trained in the use of the Alarm Distress Baby Scale (ADBB) model. The ADBB model uses a range of indicators to help families and practitioners understand how babies express their feelings. If considered successful, it may be rolled out to more trusts across the UK.