Health Care Worker Injuries

Back injuries like strained muscles, disc degeneration, herniated discs and torn or pulled ligaments are some of the common injuries sustained by healthcare workers. Healthcare workers like nurses are susceptible to these injuries thanks to the nature of their work. ...

They say doctors and nurses make terrible patients, usually because they ignore their own distress to continue helping others. While admirable, this could ultimately take away your ability to help anyone. If you become too affected by your physical problems, they may...

The healthcare field is one of the most professionally demanding industries. Healthcare workers stay on their feet for long hours in high-pressure environments, and this reality can take a huge toll on the body. In fact, studies show that occupational injuries occur...

Healthcare workers, including physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists and so on, are crucial in the community. However, their jobs can be dangerous, from their work activities to the high-risk environment they are exposed to. Employers in the healthcare sector...

There are many dangers that workers in healthcare settings, such as physicians, nurses, laboratory technicians and those tasked with cleaning, encounter routinely.  One of the most frightening hazards comes from needlesticks. “Needlestick injuries,” according to the...

The country has a shortage of nurses. The past two years' events have exacerbated this, but the problem existed before. The result is a threat to the safety of patients and nurses. An American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) report looked at the reasons for...

Workers in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are typically associated with saving lives and rescuing people from catastrophic injury. However, it is important to remember that emergency services take on a certain level of risk themselves.  Research suggests that over...

The health care industry is widely considered to be one of the most challenging and potentially dangerous. Health care workers take on a variety of different roles, such as doctors, nurses and paramedics.  Not only are health care workers concerned with treating...

Health care is a dangerous profession. Anyone who comes into a hospital could have a dangerous disease that they could spread to others, including the people who work at the facility. Even if infection wasn't a concern, there are many other safety concerns. Health...

In California, healthcare workers have some of the riskiest jobs. Currently, the health care industry is among the fastest-growing sectors in the country. Although healthcare is an important field, nurses and hospital staff are predisposed to a hazardous environment....