Remember those clanging pots for healthcare heroes? The gratitude has faded but the dangers are louder than ever. In this episode, we explore five hazards - biological, sharps, ergonomic, violent, and psychological - threatening those who care for us. There are two million needle stick injuries each year and 60% of healthcare staff face workplace violence. Piyawan Limpanyalert and I look at solutions from motorized lifts to save backs to streamlining paperwork to save minds. We move beyond resilience to see what health systems can do to ensure healthcare worker safety.

References:

• Bouya S, Balouchi A, Rafiemanesh H, et al. Global Prevalence and Device Related Causes of Needle Stick Injuries among Health Care Workers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Ann Glob Health. 2020;86(1):35, 1–8.
• Abdul Halim NS ...