Leave balances expose shocking health worker burnout

Health Minister Yvette D’Ath, who has described her workforce as “overwhelmed” and “exhausted”, says Queensland Health is working on having staff take leave as soon as possible to counter serious concerns around staff burnout.It comes as employer groups tell The Courier-Mail staff exhaustion is leading to “high risk” environments as staff “hit the ceiling”.Queensland Nurses and Midwives Union secretary Beth Mohle said “everyone is exhausted and overwhelmed” as leave was balance…



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