Medical economics
Privatizing health services is a bad idea that just won't go away
Canadian health economist Robert Evans called them zombies: ideas killed long ago by evidence, but re-emerging from the grave—often in disguise.
Jan 3, 2023
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News tagged with home care workers
Medical economics
For long-term care facilities, prioritizing part-time employee schedules can boost consistency of care
In the United States, a multi-billion-dollar industry employs nurses and nursing assistants to provide long-term care in facilities such as nursing homes, residential care facilities, and home health agencies. A new study ...
Dec 20, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
China reports first COVID deaths since hardline policy eased
China on Monday reported its first deaths from COVID-19 since loosening its hardline containment policy, as hospitals and crematoriums struggle with an outbreak authorities say is impossible to track.
Dec 19, 2022
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Pediatrics
Why aren't we doing better in supporting the health of children and youth in care?
Child welfare agencies encounter a higher percentage of children and youth with reported complex trauma exposure than any other system serving children.
Nov 16, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Psychological first aid training could help improve care workers' well-being
A new study has shown that psychological first aid, training originally created for people to support others, can help health care workers in care homes improve their own mental well-being.
Nov 4, 2022
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Report says nursing home industry needs an overhaul
The nursing home industry is awash in ineffective care and staffing shortages, claims a new report that calls for sweeping changes in an industry whose failures have only been exacerbated by the pandemic.
Apr 7, 2022
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Other
Study illustrates that paid home care workers go well beyond standard duties
Paid home care workers are helping patients manage chronic conditions and promoting general and mental health—going well beyond the personal care contributions for which they have been historically associated, according ...
Jan 18, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
California to extend indoor mask mandate until mid-February
California's indoor mask mandate was extended into mid-February to help prevent the astonishing spike in coronavirus cases from overwhelming hospitals but the state's health director said Wednesday additional restrictions ...
Jan 6, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Virus surge tests limits of primary health care in Europe
Like many people, Alberto Pérez of Madrid used a home test to discover that his headache and cold-like symptoms were caused by COVID-19.
Jan 5, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Germany passes jab requirement for health workers
Germany on Friday passed legislation requiring healthcare workers to get inoculated against COVID-19, a first step toward possible mandatory jabs for all adults.
Dec 10, 2021
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