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Sleeping less than 7 hours per night increases risks for nearly every disease
Who could use a little more sleep?
Better sleep is the best first responder countermeasure to shift work and fatigue
Their partner snoring (52%), scrolling through their phone before bed (33%) and getting up at night to use the bathroom (33%) were found to be the most common sleep-disruptive habits
A majority of EMS1 respondents are split between two shift options – do you agree?
While you might be able to accurately diagnose every patient you treat, you must also prioritize your own physical and mental health
A Long Beach EMS provider fell asleep early Sunday while driving an ambulance to a call and crashed the rig into a power pole
When free of shift schedules, try these tips to get to sleep faster and achieve quality sleep
Simple steps to help optimize sleep quality even when you can’t get the recommended number of hours
Not getting adequate rest can wreak havoc on your physical and mental health
Study participants who reported routinely low-quality sleep had 18-35% higher anger levels than those who reported fair sleep quality
Experts say that when overdoses happen, adults can monitor some kids at home, but those with slowed breathing or other symptoms should be taken to a hospital
Taking steps to build good habits means you’ll be in tip top shape to serve the public and have a longer, healthier life during your career and beyond
While lots of people talk about the importance of sleep, they often do not address how to get to sleep
Dr. Nick shares tips on developing a nighttime routine, clean eating, the power of movement and hydration
Explore ongoing research into fatigue and strategies to both prevent and manage it
A pregnant woman and her son were killed when a driver sped away from Clayton County providers who found him slumped behind the wheel
The results of the study showed that even a 30-minute nap could clear the mind and allow for better decision-making
Researchers found sleep-deprived study participants could complete simple tasks while running on caffeine, but were impaired with more complex tasks
How many tragedies in public safety are assigned a proximate cause, when the real problem lying in wait is a grossly fatigued employee?
The new Columbus Division of Fire station includes a separate changing station to protect firefighters from carcinogens and an alarm system that reduces sleep interruptions
Be sure to include ample space for sleep, fitness and other critical activities whether you are making improvements or building a new facility
The U.S. Department of Labor determined the private ambulance service violated federal labor laws by not providing the 12 employees with a reasonable sleep period
What public safety can learn from the U.S. Army’s doctrine on readiness
The NHTSA and NASEMSO-backed study seeks to examine the impact of a sleep health and fatigue education program tailored to EMS providers
The University of Pittsburgh Department of Emergency Medicine offers research-driven strategies for better sleep after working extended shifts
Follow these going to bed tips to make sure you never oversleep and arrive late for your on-duty shift, training class or meeting