Question

You are a nurse manager on this same very busy unit. One of your nursing staff’s biggest dissatisfiers is fatigue, particularly for staff who work night shift. You know that the practice council is working on a “sleep break” program. In the meantime, what can you, the nurse manager, do to reduce staff fatigue and make the workplace safer for both the nurses and the patients? Remember to make your plan economically sustainable as well. Try to keep your postings to approximately 150 to 300 words. Include at least one reference for your discussion.

Answer 1

1.keep the workplace bright lighted to promote alertness

2.Avoid too much caffeine during night shifts and a small amount can be used to make alert and keep well hydrated.

3.Take a short nap before starting night shift and 45 minute nap in short break makes your brain refreshed and reduce fatigue.

4. Have nutritious diet during day time and dont miss food due to sleeping at day time.An unused treatment room or small area with a cot can be used for rest.

5.Yoga and practicing exercises will help to regain your strength for long periods.

6.skip day drinking alcohol

Referral : Fighting Night shift fatigue - American journal of Nursing

answered by: anonymous