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Image by Drazen Zigic via Freepik Tracking Overtime in Healthcare Healthcare workers often work long, unpredictable hours caring for patients, creating a challenge for organizations to track overtime without violating labor regulations. Inaccurate tracking can lead to labor law violations, unhappy employees, and financial penalties. In healthcare, overtime affects patient care, staff well-being, and legal compliance....
Image by Pete Linforth via Pixabay   Healthcare workers play a binding role in caring for others, often putting their own needs aside to save lives and provide comfort to those in need. Their dedication and commitment are unmatched, but the demands of their work can take a serious toll on their mental health. The intense pressures of healthcare such as long hours, high-stakes decisions, and exposure to suffering make these...
Image from Unsplash Under normal circumstances, healthcare workers have to do their jobs facing constant challenges. And then came the pandemic. Overworked, exhausted and running on fumes, many crashed and burned due to burnout. Frontline workers were forced to reconsider their career choices while others questioned whether it was worth compromising their mental health. According to The National Institutes of Health, healthcare...
Image from Unsplash Caring for people without prejudice or bias takes a certain type of person. The second you’re admitted to the hospital, you trust these strangers to make you whole again. You're entrusting them with your life.  A quote pertaining to the African proverb, “It takes a village" is a good example of a certain type of care.  From nurses to doctors to support staff, previously healthcare workers were tasked with caring...
Image by Tim Mossholder via Unsplash Choosing to pursue a career in the healthcare industry can be incredibly rewarding, with doctors, nurses, physicians and specialists able to make noticeably positive impacts on their local communities. While a personal calling towards the job is the most commonly-cited reason for people choosing to work in healthcare, there are many wider benefits to consider. The healthcare industry is the...