CDC: Harassment of Health Workers More Than Doubled

October 25, 2023

(Axios) – Health care workers’ reports of harassment on the job more than doubled in 2022 compared to before the pandemic, a new federal report found. The big picture: Health care organizations should take immediate steps to protect their workers’ mental health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials said Tuesday. By the numbers: More than 13% of health care workers last year reported harassment, such as threats or verbal abuse. That’s compared to just over 6% in 2018, according to the CDC. (Read More)