2022 was the worst year on record for acts of violence against healthcare facilities and personnel on the global level, according to a new report from the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition.
Category: Workforce
Kansas ups penalties for battery of healthcare workers
On June 8, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly ceremonially signed a bill to increase the criminal penalties for people convicted of battery of a healthcare provider.
Christus Health deploys body cameras to its security personnel
Irving, Texas-based Christus Health has issued body cameras to its security personnel as an additional safety measure, according to a June 8 news release.
How academic medicine's workplace culture is falling short
Women, people in minority groups and those in the LGBTQ+ community experience disproportionately high rates of workplace mistreatment in the academic medicine setting, a study published June 6 in JAMA found.
Where COVID-19 vaccine mandates stand at 4 health systems
As HHS finalizes the end of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employees of CMS-certified healthcare facilities, hospitals and health systems have varied approaches to their own rules.
Texas hospital lays off workers in 28 departments
White Rock (Texas) Medical Center has laid off 30 workers across 28 departments, including clinical and administrative roles.
Maine lawmakers kill bill that would have allowed hospitals to rehire unvaccinated workers
Members of the Maine House of Representatives have voted against a bill that would have allowed unvaccinated healthcare workers to return to their jobs.
How 14,000 Gen Zers feel about work, employers
Since 2019, employers have made progress in winning over the workforce’s youngest members. But there is a long way to go before members of Generation Z are fully satisfied with their companies’ flexibility and social impact, according to a recent surve…
Remote workers' nonwork habits aren't that different from those in the office
Managers are skeptical of workers’ habits when they don’t have the oversight of an office. A recent survey has quantified just how much workers engage in nonwork activities both in and out of the workplace.
Hospitals could suffer due to immigrant healthcare worker red tape
Healthcare staffing shortages continue to burden hospitals and systems, yet immigrants, who are often looked to as a solution for the staffing crisis, appear to be facing more red tape and discrimination.
