Caring for Healthcare Workers during Crisis: Creating a Resilient Organization
April 29, 2020 American Medical Association
Action steps taken by an organization before, during and after a crisis will reduce psychosocial trauma and increase the likelihood your workforce will cope or even thrive. This guide created by the American Medical Association explaining how to care for healthcare workers during a crisis.
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