Moral Injury
Wendy Dean, MD, CEO & Co-founder of Moral Injury of Healthcare, LLC states: “Healthcare workers face numerous barriers to getting mental health support. Breaking down each one is critical to sustaining our healthcare workforce.” She highlights concrete actions and initiatives to help toward that end in this article on Medical Professionals and Mental Health.
National Strategy
National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness
Articles
Why Healthcare Workers Need Emotional PPE
Today.com August 14, 2020
Who helps the helpers? Local and grassroots efforts to provide mental health support to healthcare providers.
Grave Shortages of Protective Gear Flare Again as Covid Cases Surge
New York Times July 8, 2020
“Unlike the crisis that caught a handful of big city hospitals off guard in March and April, the soaring demand for protective gear is now affecting a broad range of medical facilities across the country…”
Philadelphia Inquirer June 24, 2020
“A survey from HAP found more than three-fourths of all hospitals anticipated shortages of N95 masks, gowns, cleaning supplies, eye protection, and other safety equipment. Hospitals continue to consistently report paying exorbitant prices, significant delays in the delivery of supplies, and partial fulfillment of orders,” said Rachel Moore, a spokesperson for the organization.”
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