Staffing Shortages

One of the issues currently facing the healthcare field is staffing shortages. Especially since the COVID-19 pandemic, health care systems are suffering from being short-staffed and this leads to negative patient outcomes, safety risks, and burnout among working staff. There are several reasons why healthcare is experiencing a shortage in healthcare professionals. Since telehealth has grown exponentially, many people choose to seek remote positions. Working remotely offers the advantages of working out of the comfort of your own home, being able to set more flexible hours, less time spent commuting to work, more time to spend on other tasks, and more. Additionally, many people experience burnout and feel physically and mentally exhausted. The pandemic placed a huge burden on healthcare and many staff members worked overtime to help sick patients or to improve their financial status. Some staff members chose to quit their jobs due to burnout, in order to preserve their wellbeing. Others...