Health Care Worker Injuries

People who work in healthcare provide valuable services for the patients they care for. That care often comes with considerable risks, including being injured by sharps. These objects, which include needles, syringes, scalpels and others that are sharp, can lead to...

One of the ways that nurses get injured on the job is when they suffer physical attacks, often committed by their own patients. In some cases, nurses may also be attacked by other family members who are in the hospital. This has become more common in recent years. In...

Nurses face many potential injury hazards on the job. They could contract diseases after a needle stick, for instance, or suffer back and spinal cord injuries after trying to lift a heavy patient. Nursing is not an easy job and comes with plenty of risks. But one area...

The demanding nature of health care work puts those that carry it out at a high risk of injury. Please continue reading to delve into the most prevalent health care workers' injuries and preventive measures to help ensure their safety. Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)...

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...