A new editorial in GMJ calls for Georgia to elevate occupational safety in healthcare from a peripheral compliance issue to a central strategic investment. While the country has established general occupational safety frameworks, healthcare workers remain inadequately protected from sector-specific hazards including infection, injury, chemical exposure, and burnout.
The editorial argues that health worker safety is inseparable from patient safety—a clinician who is infected, injured, or emotionally depleted cannot deliver quality care. International standards have shifted dramatically, with the World Health Organization and International Labour Organization now establishing clear expectations for countries to implement comprehensive protections.
Georgia’s path forward requires three pillars: establishment of dedicated occupational health services in every healthcare facility, implementation of comprehensive surveillance systems to track occupational disease and injury, and cultivation of a prevention-focused culture across all health institutions. Read the full article on GMJ Newsroom.
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