The influence of hospital leadership support on burnout, psychological safety, and safety climate for US infection preventionists during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Heather M Gilmartin Sanjay SaintDavid RatzKristin ChrouserKaren E Fowler M Todd Greene

Published in: Infection control and hospital epidemiology (2023)

Our national survey provides evidence that hospital leadership support may have helped infection preventionists avoid burnout and increase perceptions of psychological safety and safety climate during the COVID-19 pandemic. These findings aid in identifying factors that promote the well-being of infection preventionists and enhance the quality and safety of patient care.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
healthcare
primary care
emergency department
depressive symptoms
adverse drug
electronic health record