Health care workers are at the frontlines of the COVID-19 outbreak. They put their lives at risk to take care of patients.
But many hospitals are struggling to keep workers safe due to a persistent shortage of personal protective equipment.
And some health care workers fear losing their jobs if they speak up about these shortages. Some have even gotten fired for publicly voicing concerns about safety conditions.
The American Nurses Association said reports of workplace retaliation distressed them. They encouraged workers to file a whistleblower complaint if they face retribution for speaking up about safety.
How can we make sure the concerns of healthcare workers are effectively addressed during the COVID-19 pandemic? And what steps can hospital workers take if they face workplace retaliation?
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