Sleep Deprivation
Sleep Deprivation
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Michael Howell MD, FAAN, FAASM
Sleep. It's important!
Sleep. It's important!
Many residents may be concerned about the impact their new schedule will have on their sleep, or lack thereof. Listen along as Dr. Michael Howell, neurologist and sleep expert, shares information about underlying sleep disorders, circadian rhythms, recognizing signs of fatigue, and how to optimize the sleep you do get. After listening to the two audio files, click on the survey link to complete the attestation quiz.
Many residents may be concerned about the impact their new schedule will have on their sleep, or lack thereof. Listen along as Dr. Michael Howell, neurologist and sleep expert, shares information about underlying sleep disorders, circadian rhythms, recognizing signs of fatigue, and how to optimize the sleep you do get. After listening to the two audio files, click on the survey link to complete the attestation quiz.
Note* These audio files are also included in the Qualtrics survey that must be completed in the Orientation Checklist in New Innovations RMS. You can listen to them prior to starting the survey or at the same time.
ACGME Common Program Requirements
ACGME Common Program Requirements
Effective July 1, 2019, the ACGME requires that all programs “provide instruction and experience in pain management if applicable for the specialty including recognition of the signs of addiction.” (Common Program Requirement VI.D.1.)
Fatigue Mitigation Programs must:
Educate all faculty members and residents to recognize the signs of fatigue and sleep deprivation; (Core)
Educate all faculty members and residents in alertness management and fatigue mitigation processes; and, (Core)
Encourage residents to use fatigue mitigation processes to manage the potential negative effects of fatigue on patient care and learning.
Fatigue Mitigation and Optimizing Sleep
Fatigue Mitigation and Optimizing Sleep
Length- 17:05 minutes
Objectives:
Learning to recognize the signs and symptoms of fatigue
Understanding common sleep disturbances including circadian rhythm delay
Optimizing the efficacy of sleep
Sleep Deprivation and Night Float
Sleep Deprivation and Night Float
Length- 11:47
Objectives:
Discussing strategies for residents starting night float and maintaining that schedule
Feeling more confident with the short term sleep deficits of overnight call
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