Caring for the psychological well-being of healthcare workers in the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.

During a pandemic, the demands on healthcare staff are extraordinary and long lasting. Successful public health outcomes are hugely contingent on effective functioning of the healthcare workforce, notwithstanding the absolute need for a whole-of-society response. A full complement of staff with minimum infection-related absenteeism, working to their maximum potential, with low level of work-related burnout is optimal. Attending to staff psychological well-being becomes imperative.