An October 24 CDC Early Release Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), “Vital Signs: Health Worker – Perceived Working Conditions and Symptoms of Poor Mental Health – Quality of Worklife Survey, United States, 2018-2022,” details that health care workers reported more days of poor mental health and were more likely to report burnout in 2022 compared with 2018.

Specifically health care workers reported an increase from 3.3 to 4.5 days of poor mental health. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has developed a campaign, Impact Wellbeing, to provide employers of health care workers with resources to modify working conditions and improve employee mental health, thereby supporting the nation’s mental health system. The CDC MMWR reports that in 2022 health care workers experienced lower odds of burnout if they trusted management, had supervisor help, had enough time to complete their work, and felt their workplace supports productivity. This study provides solid evidence for what LeadingAge members report anecdotally.

LeadingAge will follow up with NIOSH and report any additional information about the IMPACT WELLBEING program.