Practical steps by employers could protect the mental health of frontline medical workers, researchers say
A set of recommendations to manage the mental health of frontline medical workers during viral outbreaks, such as COVID-19 have been developed by researchers. The researchers from the University of Queensland developed the guidelines after analysing 59 international studies on the psychological effects of treating viral outbreaks. They found clinicians who were younger, in a […]
ANMF’s Aged Care COVID-19 Survey reveals no boost to staffing levels in aged care facilities during pandemic
Up to 80% of nursing staff working in aged care have reported no increases in care staff at their facility to prepare for a COVID-19 outbreak, according to a survey conducted by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation. Additionally, the Aged Care COVID-19 Survey showed staff cuts since the beginning of March (19% working in […]