The role of law enforcement mechanisms in the care of occupational health and safety in the workplace of health professionals in Kosovo
Session
Medicine and Nursing
Description
Workplace health and safety are critical concerns for health professionals, who are often exposed to various oc- cupational hazards. Aim: The primary aim of this study is to assess the role and effectiveness of law enforcement mechanisms in ensuring the health and safety of healthcare workers in Kosovo. Methodology: Consist in conduct research on the role of law enforcement mechanisms in ensuring the occupational health and safety of health professionals in Kosovo, using a qualitative methodology with questionnaires targeting the Health Inspec- torate and Labor Inspectorate. Results: The study found that while laws and regulations for workplace safety in healthcare exist in Kosovo, their enforce- ment is inconsistent and often inadequate. Conclusions: The study concludes that the enforcement of workplace health and safety laws in Kosovo’s healthcare sector is inadequate, leading to unsafe working conditions for health professionals.
Keywords:
Key words: Law enforcement, Workplace safety, Health professionals, Kosovo, Healthcare regulations, Occupation- al health.
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-982-15-3
Location
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
Start Date
25-10-2024 9:00 AM
End Date
27-10-2024 6:00 PM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2024.349
Recommended Citation
Rugova, Naser, "The role of law enforcement mechanisms in the care of occupational health and safety in the workplace of health professionals in Kosovo" (2024). UBT International Conference. 4.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2024UBTIC/MN/4
The role of law enforcement mechanisms in the care of occupational health and safety in the workplace of health professionals in Kosovo
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
Workplace health and safety are critical concerns for health professionals, who are often exposed to various oc- cupational hazards. Aim: The primary aim of this study is to assess the role and effectiveness of law enforcement mechanisms in ensuring the health and safety of healthcare workers in Kosovo. Methodology: Consist in conduct research on the role of law enforcement mechanisms in ensuring the occupational health and safety of health professionals in Kosovo, using a qualitative methodology with questionnaires targeting the Health Inspec- torate and Labor Inspectorate. Results: The study found that while laws and regulations for workplace safety in healthcare exist in Kosovo, their enforce- ment is inconsistent and often inadequate. Conclusions: The study concludes that the enforcement of workplace health and safety laws in Kosovo’s healthcare sector is inadequate, leading to unsafe working conditions for health professionals.