Healthcare survey: Staff overworked, patient safety undermined

Ljubljana, 30 September - A survey among healthcare workers indicates that patient safety is undermined by the fact that staff is overworked and overtired, which also affects their efficiency. Moreover, the survey conducted by the university Alma Mater Europaea points to difficulties in putting scientific patient safety findings into practice.

Ljubljana Doctors at UKC Ljubljana, the country's main hospital. Photo: Bor Slana/STA File photo

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Doctors at UKC Ljubljana, the country's main hospital.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA
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