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Calculated on Friday 29th of March 2024 09:54 PM AEDT |
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The calculation above uses minimum sleep and maximum awake rules as a basic self assessment tool to determine fatigue levels. It is a tool to enable AT staff to self-determine their risk of fatigue and manage this on their own or in conjunction with the Duty Manager (or line manager for support services staff). |
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The prior sleep wake model is comprised of three simple calculations:- X hours sleep in the prior 24 hours
- Y hours sleep in the prior 48 hours
- length of wake from awakening.
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Before commencing a shift every staff member should calculate their prior wake threshold and determine whether there is an increased risk of a fatigue related error. Depending on the score a staff member is required take a particular course of action, which will be self monitoring, having a fellow member of staff monitor you or alteration to or removaL from from duty. |
For more details, see the Ambulance Tasmania Fatigue Management Policy and the assocaited Fatigue Management Procedure and the "Fit for Duty"Staff Guidance Booklet. |
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