The Hidden Price Tag – What Employee Injury Prevention Really Costs in Healthcare
When discussing workplace safety in healthcare, many organizations balk at the upfront costs of implementing robust injury and accident prevention strategies. Ergonomic adaptations, mental health support, environmental safety upgrades, they all carry a price tag. But here’s what’s too often missed: the cost of not investing in prevention is much higher. It’s a cost measured not only in dollars but in operational disruption, team morale, and long-term institutional trust.