CURRENTS: Dr Jacob Yakoby

Neurocritical Care Society Podcast · Feb 7, 2024 · 18m

The pandemic has finally been declared 'over,' though COVID-19 continues to linger. The phenomenon of burnout has been well documented pre-pandemic, in many cases due to understaffing. This was exacerbated by the severe strain of COVID-19 placed on the healthcare system, with nurses leaving in droves post-pandemic. While nursing professional organizations and unions have long advocated for formalized standards around nurse staffing in a variety of care settings, there has traditionally been stiff opposition, particularly from hospitals, nursing homes, and certain healthcare associations. Dr…