At the end of 2019, the whole world was swept by an «epidemiological cyclone» — a new coronavirus infection. COVID-19 has shown its destructive power and considerable duration. And the saddest thing for the whole world is that this phenomenon not only gave rise to fear and serious economic losses, but also significantly increased mortality rates. The conducted scientific studies have led to the unanimous conclusion that full control over the epidemiological situation around the world is possible only under the condition of a high level of immunization of the population through vaccination (Golikova T., Popova A., 2021). The vaccination campaign began in Russia in December 2020.

The aim of the study was to determine effective ways and means of safe work of a medical workers of a dental clinic in a pandemic. Results: an analysis of the organization and methods of prevention of a new coronavirus infection in a dental clinic was carried out, the structure of labor safety was determined as a professionally significant characteristic of medical personnel. Conclusion: the obtained material can be used to create informational developments on the prevention of the incidence of coronavirus infection among healthcare workers. And the results of the study can be used to optimize the role of prevention in order to raise the level of education of health workers.

The article describes the research work to determine the methods of psychological protection of nursing staff when working with cancer patients. Results. A training program has been developed, thanks to which nurses working with cancer patients will be able to analyze their experiences, actions and statements, which will help them to correct their behavior and increase their work efficiency. Conclusion. The study made it possible to study, evaluate and implement effective techniques of constructive psychological defense in the context of vocational training, as well as to study emotional stability and assess the level of emotional burnout as an indicator of the psychological health of specialists.

The aim of the study is to study the leadership qualities of senior nurses and to analyze the relationship between leadership and personal effectiveness. Results: the leadership qualities were studied and the leadership abilities of senior nurses were assessed, the level of motivation and personal effectiveness of senior nurses was determined, practical recommendations were developed for the development of leadership abilities and personal effectiveness of nursing personnel. Conclusion: The results of the study made it possible to present objective information on the identification of leadership qualities and the level of personal effectiveness in the activities of nursing leaders.

The aim of the study was to determine the value of the quality of working life (QWL) as a stimulus for the growth of labor efficiency of nursing personnel. Results: the indicators of QWLwere studied, their influence on the results of professional activities of nursing personnel was determined, ways of improving the indicators of QWL were determined. Conclusion: the quality of working life of nursing staff is the most important stimulus for the growth of labor efficiency, determined by the state of the work collective, the remuneration system, a properly organized workplace, the attitude of the organization’s management to employees, providing social guarantees and additional benefits to employees.

The aim of the study was to search for effective forms of selection of nursing personnel and their placement in a medical organization. Results: the analysis and study of the reasons for the turnover of nursing staff were carried out, effective forms of selection and placement of personnel in the organization were recommended. Conclusion: a qualitatively new level of development of the health care system cannot be achieved without the effective use of human resources. The study showed the role of personnel management, effective use of «human resources», rational selection of medical personnel.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a condition that develops when reflux of stomach contents causes disturbing symptoms and / or complications. Its typical symptoms are heartburn and regurgitation (belching sour, bitter, stomach contents), which worsen the well-being of patients. One of the main tasks of medical treatment is the rapid elimination and control of symptoms. Complications of GERD include reflux esophagitis, Barrett’s esophagus, and esophageal adenocarcinoma. This article highlights the use of alginates in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in accordance with modern concepts of this condition and approaches to its treatment.