An Analysis of the Satisfaction of Healthcare Workers on the Hazard Compensation in both private and public healthcare institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic in Metro Manila

Abstract

As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, the occupational safety of Philippine healthcare workers continues to be significantly compromised. While it is undeniable that no monetary compensation can justify their contributions, the hazard pay accompanied by the COVID-19 special risk allowance is an effort by the Philippine government to repay the services provided by our frontline healthcare workers. Data gathered from purposive, non-probability sampling through an online questionnaire yielded the following results: there are significant differences in the hazard compensation of healthcare workers of public and private healthcare workers; the level of satisfaction of public and private healthcare workers; the knowledge on hazard compensation of public and private healthcare workers; and the sentiments of public and private healthcare workers regarding RA 11469 and RA 7305. Given the current state of the Philippine Healthcare workforce, the government must take the initiative to protect our healthcare workers better and give them the proper compensation and work environment they deserve.