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A recent analysis found that West Virginia leads the nation, with healthcare workers making up 16% of the state's workforce, followed by New York (15%) and several states at 14%, including Maine, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, South Dakota, Louisiana, and Ohio. The national average sits at 12%.

Read more: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/workforce/states-ranked-by-share-of-healthcare-workers-2/

A safe workplace is essential to delivering quality patient care. When healthcare professionals have the tools, training, and support they need to work safely, everyone benefits—from caregivers to patients and their families.

Workplace safety goes beyond preventing accidents. It helps reduce stress, improve teamwork, boost morale, and create an environment where healthcare professionals can focus on what matters most: providing exceptional care.

This National Safety Month, let's remember that protecting healthcare workers is a vital part of protecting patient outcomes.