We discuss the reasons behind an increase in violence against healthcare workers. Then, we learn about the varying vaccination rates between nursing home residents and staff.
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Another pandemic problem: Increased violence against healthcare and hospital workers
Prior to the pandemic, healthcare workers were increasingly becoming the victims of violence at clinics and in hospitals. And now, according to a new report from Kaiser Health News, it’s gotten worse. We explore the causes and solutions to this problem.
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Staff vaccinations lag behind residents at nursing homes
COVID-19 cases are rising in nursing homes in Wisconsin as well as deaths among residents, according to AARP. Two nursing home leaders discuss the vaccination rate within their facilities and the status of booster shot distribution.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Steven Potter Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Maria Lopez Technical Director
- Bram Sable-Smith Guest
- Sondra Norder Guest
- Karen Hayden Guest
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