In the fast-paced world of health and social care, managing fatigue is crucial for the safety and wellbeing of our workforce. Fatigue not only increases error rates in patient care but also jeopardises post-shift driving safety and decision-making.
Effective fatigue management techniques in aviation can serve as a valuable model for maintaining vigilance and ensuring patient safety in healthcare. By collaborating and communicating efficiently, we can proactively mitigate errors and raise caregiving standards with confidence.
The recent Batik Air flight that veered off course due to both pilots falling asleep provides a reminder as to the role that personal lives have on fatigue.
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