Pain and discomfort are inevitable in most occupations, especially those involving physically demanding activities. Poor ergonomics worsens dangerous working conditions because the environment, ...

The field of healthcare and medicine is complex – it’s a constant navigation between patients, technology, and procedures. From bustling hospital hallways to the ...

Think of the brain as a car with a finite amount of fuel available to function optimally. An excessive workload can drain what it takes for your brain to run properly. So too can having to work in a ...

The widespread adoption of electronic medical records and other digital technologies in the health care sector might lower costs and reduce errors, but it also may come with a hidden risk: increased ...

OSHA recently expanded the list of hazards inspectors will address while evaluating hospitals and nursing homes. The new hazards include: musculoskeletal disorders related to patient handling; ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. CEDAR RAPIDS — When office employees were first sent home in March 2020, many workers across the state ...

VELA Medical urges healthcare systems to treat staff health as a system issue, citing ergonomics’ impact on well-being ...