Rising from the pandemic ashes: Reflections on burnout and resiliency from the infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship workforce
Priya Nori, Michael Stevens, Payal Patel
Abstract
Hospital epidemiologists, infection preventionists, and antimicrobial stewards are integral to the pandemic workforce. However, regardless of pandemic surge or postsurge conditions, their workload remains high due to constant vigilance for new variants, emerging data, and evolving public health guidance. We describe the factors that have led to burnout and suggest strategies to enhance resilience.
Topics & Concepts
PandemicBurnoutWorkforceWorkloadAntimicrobial stewardshipPublic healthVigilance (psychology)Stewardship (theology)Surge CapacityPsychological resilienceCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)MedicineEnvironmental healthPublic relationsNursingPsychologyPolitical scienceSocial psychologyManagementClinical psychologyBiologyMicrobiologyAntibioticsPathologyPoliticsEconomicsAntibiotic resistanceDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)LawNeuroscienceHealthcare cost, quality, practicesCOVID-19 and healthcare impactsHealthcare professionals’ stress and burnout