Staff turnover and burnout have been higher since the coronavirus pandemic first hit the nation. Hospices are adopting strategies to stem the tide, with providers increasingly working to build career paths for nurses and other hospice staff. The coronavirus pandemic has taken a heavy toll on hospice staff since its onset. Slightly more than 20% of health care workers have considered leaving the field due to stress brought on by the pandemic, and 30% have considered reducing their hours, according to a recent study publishing in JAMA Network Open today. The weight of COVID-19 has led to overwhelmed and understaffed clinical teams and back-office operations.
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Source: https://hospicenews.com/2021/04/09/hospices-fight-rising-turnover-during-pandemic