USA develops strategies to mitigate healthcare personnel shortages

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention develop new strategies with regards to shortages of healthcare personnel (HCP). Providing a safe working environment for healthcare professionals and providing safe patient care requires appropriate staffing in healthcare facilities. Staffing shortages might occur if community transmission levels rise or family members need to be cared for at home. Plans and processes should be in place to mitigate the effects of potential staffing shortages in healthcare facilities.  As part of these plans and processes, the facility communicates with HCP about actions it is taking to address shortages, ensures patient and HCP safety, and provides resources for stress and anxiety relief.

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