In his EMS One-Stop podcast, Rob Lawrence breaks down takeaways from industry news and events, and tackles the challenges that face today’s EMS leadership. He is joined by a host of top names in EMS, who share their experience and insights into how to advance EMS. Rob Lawrence has been a leader in civilian and military EMS for over a quarter of a century. He is currently the director of strategic implementation for PRO EMS and its educational arm, Prodigy EMS, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and part-time executive director of the California Ambulance Association.
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In his EMS One-Stop podcast, Rob Lawrence breaks down takeaways from industry news and events, and tackles the challenges that face today’s EMS leadership. He is joined by a host of top names in EMS, who share their experience and insights into how to advance EMS. Rob Lawrence has been a leader in civilian and military EMS for over a quarter of a century. He is currently the director of strategic implementation for PRO EMS and its educational arm, Prodigy EMS, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and part-time executive director of the California Ambulance Association.
Sleep, safety & fatigue: Improving EMS health with Dr. Dan Patterson
EMS One-Stop
38 minutes 2 seconds
7 months ago
Sleep, safety & fatigue: Improving EMS health with Dr. Dan Patterson
In this episode of EMS One-Stop, host Rob Lawrence is joined by Dr. Dan Patterson, a clinician-scientist specializing in safety in emergency care settings. Dr. Patterson’s work centers around critical factors in EMS safety, such as sleep health, shift work, fatigue and their combined effects on clinician well-being.
Timeline of key discussion points
00:00 – Introduction to Dr. Dan Patterson
Dr. Patterson’s background and how his clinical experience as a paramedic informs his research on EMS safety and sleep health
04:30 – The Impact of Shift Work and Fatigue on EMS Providers
Discussing the direct effects of fatigue on EMS professionals, including medical errors, cognitive performance and decision-making
10:00 – The Science of Sleep in EMS
Why sleep is critical for EMS personnel and the unique challenges they face in getting adequate rest during shift work
15:00 – Development of Safety Measurement Tools
Dr. Patterson explains the creation of safety tools to track fatigue, sleep health and workplace injury rates in EMS settings
20:30 – Experimental Studies and Interventions
Overview of studies testing novel approaches to mitigating fatigue, including practical solutions and interventions in EMS environments
25:00 – Creating a Safety Culture in EMS
The role of leadership and teamwork in reducing fatigue-related errors and fostering a culture of safety in EMS organizations
30:00 – Key Takeaways and How Agencies Can Implement Changes
Final thoughts on how EMS agencies can integrate Dr. Patterson's findings and create healthier, safer work environments for their teams
EMS One-Stop
In his EMS One-Stop podcast, Rob Lawrence breaks down takeaways from industry news and events, and tackles the challenges that face today’s EMS leadership. He is joined by a host of top names in EMS, who share their experience and insights into how to advance EMS. Rob Lawrence has been a leader in civilian and military EMS for over a quarter of a century. He is currently the director of strategic implementation for PRO EMS and its educational arm, Prodigy EMS, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and part-time executive director of the California Ambulance Association.
