Posted on Aug 23, 2021
Feeling The Burnout: Home Health Care Workers And The Pandemic
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Health care workers across the country are experiencing burnout as the pandemic drags on. But that burnout isn’t exclusive to the walls of a hospital. Many home health care workers are feeling stressed in no small part due to their agencies cutting staff and pay.
Nursing homes in particular have been hit hard by the pandemic. And while the American Rescue Plan, passed by Congress in March, allocates Medicaid funding for home services, companies are still struggling to retain home health aides.
In Michigan, the problem has reached a crisis level. Changes to the state’s no-fault auto insurance law have left thousands of car accident victims without the long-term care that they need. And with the changes to the bill leading to cuts in funding, home health care agencies in Michigan are shutting down.
We talk about the pressures faced by caregivers in Michigan and across the country.
Nursing homes in particular have been hit hard by the pandemic. And while the American Rescue Plan, passed by Congress in March, allocates Medicaid funding for home services, companies are still struggling to retain home health aides.
In Michigan, the problem has reached a crisis level. Changes to the state’s no-fault auto insurance law have left thousands of car accident victims without the long-term care that they need. And with the changes to the bill leading to cuts in funding, home health care agencies in Michigan are shutting down.
We talk about the pressures faced by caregivers in Michigan and across the country.
Feeling The Burnout: Home Health Care Workers And The Pandemic
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They had staffing issues before this. Now with the high unemployment payment, people make more staying home.
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This isn't a new problem. We've been hemorrhaging healthcare workers for years. The difference is now people are starting to notice whenever they call 911 or go to their local healthcare facility, there isn't anyone available to see to their issue. Front line EMS and nurses have been telling you for years the low pay, high liability risk, incompetent senior management (who make triple and quadruple what the line workers make BTW), and unrealistic demands by patients and managers have been driving care providers away from healthcare. Covid was just the proverbial straw on the camel's back.
We warned you. You didn't listen. NOW, reap the consequences!
(For clarity, I use the collective "you" to mean society in general and not a specific individual)
We warned you. You didn't listen. NOW, reap the consequences!
(For clarity, I use the collective "you" to mean society in general and not a specific individual)
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And yet I’m seeing the worst promotion rates ever in AMEDD and have to wonder “is anyone even paying attention?” higher up in the military?
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