Alarm fatigue (aka alert fatigue) is an alarming problem. Nurses and healthcare workers are facing sensory overload that causes real patient harm. Let's discuss what it is, its root causes, the real-world consequences for patient care, and the most important step nurses can take to address this sensory overload issue before more patients are harmed.

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Please note, I frequently talk about alarm fatigue affecting nurses in the hospital; however, this problem could affect many healthcare workers in any medical setting where there are alarms, even long-term care facilities.

For more info: https://www.apsf.org/article/alarm-fatigue-and-patient-safety/