Increasing evidence shows that mental health disorders are becoming more frequent and severe among higher education students, with burnout and stress being potential contributors. For graduate health professional students, these issues are further compounded by the lack of diversity in these programs, which can impact the educational and social experiences of both majority (mainly White)…
Burnout has long been a concern among health care workers, leading to various mental and physical health conditions. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated this issue, as health care workers faced extended hours, increased workloads, and the emotional toll of caring for a higher number of dying patients. These factors have contributed to a significant rise in…
Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) have recently experienced 2 major disruptions impacting staffing: 1) the Medicare payment reform in October 2019, which significantly altered reimbursement incentives for post-acute stays, and 2) the subsequent COVID-19 pandemic. Extensive research has been conducted on how these events have affected nurse staffing in SNFs, including registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical…
The health care sector, predominantly staffed by women, faces significant gender pay disparities. This inequity not only results in lower lifetime earnings for women but may also discourage them from pursuing advancement in health care careers. However, little is known about how the gender wage gap has changed in the health care workforce over the…
Community pharmacies are among the most accessible health care sites in the United States. Community pharmacists offer many services including medication optimization, chronic and acute care management, wellness and prevention, and patient education. However, community pharmacies face several barriers that have impeded patientsā ability to universally access these services. This article describes the impact of…
This webinar presents findings from a recent study conducted by the Health Workforce Research Center on Long-Term Care at the University of California, San Francisco, on the job transitions of long-term care workers. The study used the Current Population Survey to examine from which jobs and settings workers entered and exited long-term care. Study findings…
Part 2 of a 2-part series based on a symposium of health workforce research centers that was previously held in Washington DC in May 2016. This webinar includes three prerecorded 10-minute presentations regarding three separate studies on health care job growth, training, and career pathways. Following these presentations, attendees ask questions regarding the studies, such…
On October 2, 2018, policy leaders and workforce researchers gathered to discuss key issues influencing the health workforce. Researchers from 6 health workforce research centers presented work related to value-based care, workforce development programs targeting the underserved, and health workforce roles in opioid misuse prevention and treatment. This video highlights the work presented at the…
This webinar is a discussion with leaders of Health Workforce Research Centers (HWRCs) to get their perspectives on COVID-19 impacts on the health workforce. Webinar participants will: Gain insight into state responses to quickly build health workforce surge capacity Learn about COVID-19 workforce resources available on the Health Workforce Technical Assistance Center website Hear about…
Implicit race bias has been associated with poor patient/provider communication, less trust and confidence in the provider, and poor patient-centered communication, particularly with Black patients. This webinar explores an online course on implicit bias for academic teaching faculty and others developed by the University of Washington. Presenters discuss providersā pre- and post-course bias awareness, pre-…
