Healthcare Industry – Mental Health Risks for Hospice
When a patient enters a hospice facility, it means they are at the end of their life and require compassionate, dignified care designed to ease their pain and suffering—and they get this valuable care thanks to your clients in the healthcare and hospice industry.
Hospice workers perform many critical tasks, from helping patients with tasks like bathing and dressing to administering medications to assist with pain or anxiety.
Since their work revolves around frequent contact with terminal and end-of-life patients, hospice roles can take a heavy emotional toll. This puts hospice industry workers at an increased risk of mental health issues, including:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Sleep disorders
- Substance abuse disorders
Like other types of work in the healthcare industry, the hospice industry often requires long hours. Workers might also frequently deal with emotional or high-stress situations, like addressing a sudden medical emergency or helping a patients’ family members cope with the death of their loved one. If they are frequently exposed to high-stress situations, hospice workers can also be susceptible to a range of physical health issues, including high blood pressure and heart conditions, which can be exacerbated by stress.
If you have clients in the emotional and high-stress hospice industry, it’s important to help them find strong Workers’ Compensation coverage to address mental health issues and other conditions.
At PEO Insurance Brokers Network, we know the unique challenges of the healthcare industry and are ready to help your clients find the Workers’ Compensation coverage they need to navigate risks like these. We provide Workers’ Compensation coverage to businesses in need, no matter the risk, and will help you find the best PEO coverage and savings for your clients in healthcare and other high-risk industries.
To learn how we can help you find coverage for your healthcare industry and other high-risk industry clients, please reach out to receive a quote.
