The influence of hospital leadership support on burnout, psychological safety, and safety climate for US infection preventionists during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. September 27, 2023

The influence of hospital leadership support on burnout, psychological safety, and safety climate for US infection preventionists during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. September 27, 2023 https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/influence-hospital-leadership-support-burnout-psychological-safety-and-safety-climate-us Gilmartin HM, Saint S, Ratz D, et al. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023;Epub Sep 13. Burnout has been reported across numerous healthcare settings and disciplines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Among US hospital infection preventionists surveyed in this study, nearly half reported feeling burnt out, but strong leadership support was associated with lower rates of burnout. Leadership support was also associated with psychological safety and a stronger safety climate.