1. More than just tired.
- Author
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Trossman, Susan
- Subjects
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FATIGUE prevention , *JOB stress prevention , *HEALTH facility administration , *WORKING hours , *INDUSTRIAL safety , *NURSES , *PATIENT safety , *HEALTH self-care , *SHIFT systems , *SLEEP deprivation , *WORK design , *WORK environment - Abstract
The article discusses the efforts in reducing fatigue and its negative effects especially to nurses who work long hours. Topics covered include the importance of rest, the position statement developed by American Nurses Association (ANA) regarding the fatigue issue, and the development of evidence-based policies for ensuring a healthy work environment and workforce. The strategies of various U.S. states in improving sleep are also mentioned.
- Published
- 2015