Due to many variables, including the complexity of the U.S. health care system,
employment in the health care field might be found to be challenging and stressful.
The COVID-19 pandemic has made an even greater impact on the stress and
burnout experienced by healthcare professionals. As a health care leader, you must
effectively know how to manage the stress of employees, as it could lead to negative
consequences for employees, patients, and the overall healthcare organization.
Case Assignment
In a 2- to 3-page paper complete the following:

1. Define the following terms:
   a. Job satisfaction
   b. Job burnout
   c. Retention
   d. Turnover
2. What impact has the COVID-19 pandemic had on healthcare worker’s stress and
   burnout?
3. Identify 3 or 4 methods or approaches health care leaders could use to decrease
   health care employee burnout.
4. Discuss the importance of effective management in the leadership of healthcare
   workers.