Many healthcare professionals will work even when they are sick despite the risks of transmission and other health-related concerns. A recent study surveyed 536 respondents who provided insight on why they chose to work when sick, according to HRM Online.
Here are seven reasons to note:
1. Approximately 98.7 percent of participants stated they attended work to not let colleagues down.
2. Of the respondents, 94.9 percent stated they have staffing concerns and 92.5 percent stated they did not want to let patients down.
3. A shocking 64 percent claimed they feared being ostracized by colleagues if they stayed home when sick.
4. An additional 63.8 percent reported they have concerns about the continuity of care.
5. Many respondents had logistical challenges such as insufficient resources to accommodate sick leave as well as the challenges in finding someone to cover shifts.
6. A common norm exists among the healthcare community is "physicians do not take days off," preventing many healthcare professionals from taking necessary time off when sick.
7. Additionally, many individuals are not sure what constitutes being sick enough to take time off and go to work despite their symptoms.
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