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Exhausted nursing staff: is fatigue just ‘part of the job’?
Fatigue in nursing and healthcare is often viewed as an individual concern, rather than a patient or staff safety risk – contrary to how it is viewed in other safety-critical professions, such as aviation. This infographic article breaks down the findings of a Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) investigation, which looked at the impact of staff fatigue on patient safety. We look at the reasons for fatigue at work in nursing, how NHS organisations address staff fatigue and how working long shifts or past contracted hours is viewed as a ‘badge of pride’. Plus what the HSSIB says needs to change to support staff.
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