| Title | Fatigue in Emergency Medical Services Systems |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 67510 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Patterson, P. Daniel; Robinson, Kathy |
| Corporate Creator | National Association of State EMS Officials |
| Corporate Contributor |
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Office of Behavioral Safety Research |
| Publisher | United States. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
| Publication Date | 20190800 |
| Language | English |
| 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. |
| Public Note | Patterson, P. D., & Robinson, K. (2019, August). Fatigue in emergency medical services systems (Report No. DOT HS 812 767). Washington, DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. |
| Rosap ID | dot:42185 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/42185 |
| TRT Terms | Emergency medical services; Physiological fatigue; Risk management; Methodology |
| General Subjects | Fatigue Risk Management; GRADE methodology evidence-based guidelines |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| TRIS Online Accession No |
1729434 |
| Contract Number | DTNH2215C0002 |
| Report Number | DOT HS 812 767 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/67000/67500/67510/DOT-HS-812-767_20190819.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |