COVID-19 was the pandemic that swept the globe, changing lives forever. While the worst appears to be over, a lingering shadow remains. A condition described as ‘long COVID’ is affecting people and it’s not yet fully understood.
A Royal Melbourne Hospital survey of more than 10,000 Australian healthcare workers found that over 50 per cent were feeling burnt out by the demands of the coronavirus pandemic. Respondents biggest concerns related to mental health with 61 per cent reporting anxiety and 28 per cent reporting depression. With increased work hours, demands and stress, how can we manage and recover from burnout?
Currently there are no plans in Australia to halt the distribution of the AstraZeneca vaccine, so as to meet the ambitious target of the nation being vaccinated by October. Chief Health Officer Paul Kelly has stated there is no need to halt distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. However, given the contention of this vaccine, and with investigations still underway, some uncertainty may still remain.
We used to meet all potential applicants in person, with a standard greeting—the handshake. This became socially unacceptable almost overnight. In less than 12 months, we have made rapid advancements in the way sourcing can be conducted, and things might never fully go back. We have shown these processes can work.
