Too exhausted to act safely?

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Too exhausted to act safely?

May 24, 2006

Spath P. Hosp Peer Rev. 2006;31(4):56-59.

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The author discusses how to identify and evaluate worker fatigue. Part II of this article outlines specific techniques for reducing health care worker fatigue.

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