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HHS Awards $103 Million in Funds to Improve Healthcare Worker Wellness
By: Emily H. Lineweaver
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on January 20, 2022 it has awarded $103 million to 45 grantees “to improve the retention in healthcare workers and help respond to the nation’s critical staffing needs by reducing burnout and promoting health and wellness among their healthcare workforce.” This award is in response to COVID-19 and the “compounded rates of depression and anxiety among health care workers” it has caused. The rewards are intended to fund “evidence-informed programs, practice and training, with a specific focus on providers in underserved and rural communities.” The funds are being made available through the American Rescue Plan and will be disbursed to 45 grantees through the following three programs:
- Promoting Resilience and Mental Health Among the Health Professional Workforce – The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) is awarding $28.6 million to 10 grantees to assist in establishing, improving or expanding evidence informed programs and practice to promote mental health and well-being among the healthcare workforce.
- Health and Public Safety Workforce Resiliency Training Program – HRSA is awarding $68.2 million to 34 grantees to support training development with curriculum that will help reduce burnout and promote resilience among all professions within healthcare.
- Health and Public Safety Workforce Resiliency Technical Assistance Center – HRSA is awarding $6 million to George Washington University to provide tailored training and technical assistance to the awardees.
To view a list of the award recipients click here.
