Weary, Worn Out and Worked to Death: Fatigue and Error Risk in the Post COVID-19 Era

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

This foundational session explores the effect of fatigue on nursing judgment. Drawing from key elements of current research and the Healthy Work Environment Standards, this session identifies the consequences of fatigue for patients, nurses and facilities. The physical and emotional demands of long hours take their toll on nurses. Nursing error patterns are examined via case exemplars, especially noting time of shift. Strategies for preventing and managing fatigue are discussed.

Objectives

Examine the three primary risk factors contributing to fatigue-related errors in the healthcare profession.
Correlate factors related to physical fatigue and nursing errors.
Recommend three strategies to alleviate physical fatigue and prevent nursing errors.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded contact hours AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN, ANCC, or CBRN approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity. Activities with pharmacology hours are to assist the APRN in fulfilling the pharmacotherapeutic education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Activities meet the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your own state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting your certificate of completion.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.