Fatigue in Emergency Medical Services Systems

Patterson, P. Daniel; Robinson, Kathy; National Association of State EMS Officials

doi:10.21949/1525960

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Fatigue in Emergency Medical Services Systems

2019-08-01
By Patterson, P. Daniel ; Robinson, Kathy

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Patterson, P. Daniel ; Robinson, Kathy

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Corporate Creators:

National Association of State EMS Officials
Corporate Contributors:

United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Office of Behavioral Safety Research
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Emergency Medical Services Evidence-based Guidelines Fatigue (Physiological Condition) Fatigue Risk Management GRADE Methodology Methodology Risk Management
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DOT HS 812 767
DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21949/1525960
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Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
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Final Report
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United States. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Abstract:

This project produced five evidence-based guidelines (EBGs) for fatigue risk management tailored to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) operations using the National Prehospital EBG Model Process and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) methodology. 1.Use fatigue/sleepiness survey instruments to measure and monitor fatigue in EMS personnel. 2.EMS personnel work shifts shorter than 24 hours long. 3.EMS personnel have access to caffeine as a fatigue countermeasure. 4.EMS personnel have opportunities to nap while on duty to mitigate fatigue. 5.EMS personnel receive education and training to mitigate fatigue and fatigue-related risks.
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DTNH2215C0002
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NHTSA - Behavioral Safety Research
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