/tags/health-care-workers health care workers en-US WLRN Thu, 12 May 2022 14:21:21 GMT /news/2022-05-12/5-big-ideas-for-the-white-houses-global-covid-summit We asked experts from around the world: What would they like to see on the agenda for this virtual event. Their ideas include fair pay for all health workers — and a makeover for foreign aid. Thu, 12 May 2022 14:21:21 GMT /news/2022-05-12/5-big-ideas-for-the-white-houses-global-covid-summit Kamala Thiagarajan /news/2022-05-05/a-shortage-of-health-aides-is-forcing-out-those-who-wish-to-get-care-at-home Home health care workers are among the lowest paid, shifting the burden of long-term care to aging and overstressed family members or assisted living centers, which are often understaffed themselves. Thu, 05 May 2022 14:07:32 GMT /news/2022-05-05/a-shortage-of-health-aides-is-forcing-out-those-who-wish-to-get-care-at-home Natalie Krebs /2022-04-05/why-nurses-are-raging-and-quitting-after-the-radonda-vaught-verdict The former Tennessee nurse faces prison time for a fatal medication mistake. Reaction from her peers was swift and fierce on social media and beyond ― and it isn't over. Tue, 05 Apr 2022 13:59:15 GMT /2022-04-05/why-nurses-are-raging-and-quitting-after-the-radonda-vaught-verdict Brett Kelman, Hannah Norman /news/2022-03-16/russias-226-attacks-on-health-care-targets-in-ukraine-are-part-of-a-larger-pattern A new report from the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition tallies 1,335 cases of health-care-related violence. We spoke with the coalition chair about the consequences. Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:27:59 GMT /news/2022-03-16/russias-226-attacks-on-health-care-targets-in-ukraine-are-part-of-a-larger-pattern Diane Cole /news/2022-02-17/letter-signed-by-hundreds-of-florida-health-care-workers-reflects-concern-over-abortion-bill In the open letter, clinicians wrote that there is no medical justification to ban abortion care at 15 weeks and that the legislation, and others like it, severely limits access to care. Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:05:43 GMT /news/2022-02-17/letter-signed-by-hundreds-of-florida-health-care-workers-reflects-concern-over-abortion-bill Cathy Carter /2022-01-25/the-great-resignation-more-like-the-great-renegotiation "The Great Resignation" looks mostly like workers negotiating for a better deal. Tue, 25 Jan 2022 15:25:00 GMT /2022-01-25/the-great-resignation-more-like-the-great-renegotiation Greg Rosalsky /2022-01-18/workers-are-calling-out-sick-in-droves-leaving-employers-scrambling Employers from Macy's to United Airlines are having to adjust after skyrocketing omicron COVID cases have led large numbers of workers to call out sick. Tue, 18 Jan 2022 14:38:56 GMT /2022-01-18/workers-are-calling-out-sick-in-droves-leaving-employers-scrambling Andrea Hsu /2021-12-21/with-omicron-now-dominant-depleted-u-s-hospitals-struggle-to-prepare-for-the-worst Understaffed hospitals are already coping with increased patient demand heading into the holidays. They have few options to expand if omicron creates a huge new wave of COVID patients. Tue, 21 Dec 2021 15:03:30 GMT /2021-12-21/with-omicron-now-dominant-depleted-u-s-hospitals-struggle-to-prepare-for-the-worst Will Stone /news/2021-11-30/a-judge-will-look-again-at-floridas-effort-to-halt-federal-covid-19-vaccine-mandates Pointing to a new state law, a federal judge has decided to reconsider Florida’s request for an injunction against a Biden administration requirement that workers at hospitals, nursing homes and other health-care providers be vaccinated against COVID-19. Tue, 30 Nov 2021 12:29:52 GMT /news/2021-11-30/a-judge-will-look-again-at-floridas-effort-to-halt-federal-covid-19-vaccine-mandates The News Service of Florida /news/npr-breaking-news/2021-11-29/how-black-tech-entrepreneurs-are-tackling-health-cares-race-gap Determined to improve the way doctors connect with their patients, a new wave of innovators are using technology to match people of color with culturally competent professionals. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 11:42:36 GMT /news/npr-breaking-news/2021-11-29/how-black-tech-entrepreneurs-are-tackling-health-cares-race-gap Cara Anthony