According to an
article on Healthland, "one study found that after 24
consecutive hours of wakefulness, people’s motor skills and judgment are as
impaired as if they had a blood alcohol level over the legal driving
limit."
When residents need rest, it might not be a bad idea for them to take a quick nap. It would help them think cleary and have a better reaction time, which could lead to less mistakes.
When residents need rest, it might not be a bad idea for them to take a quick nap. It would help them think cleary and have a better reaction time, which could lead to less mistakes.
In other studies,
sleep scientists have proven that naps as short as one hour can prevent
performance error.
Tired workers
have a higher chance of making more mistakes, thus putting patients in danger.
Power naps may be the cure to fatigued and overworked doctors and nurses.
At
Snyder & Wenner we strive to keep the community safe when hospital care is
involved. We are patient safety advocates who represent patients who have been
harmed by hospital error. If you know someone who has been seriously harmed or
injured from a hospital error, please contact us. The Snyder & Wenner
website can be accessed by clicking the "Patient Safety Advocates"
tab above.
Snyder
and Wenner, P.C.
602-224-0005
"A lot of medical errors are caused when doctors and nurses are sleep deprived.."
ReplyDeleteAnd pharmacists too.