Fatigue-related incidents are a significant liability risk to providers and their agencies. Nick, the EMS Division Chief for one of the largest county-based ALS first response agencies in Georgia, and Samantha, an attorney for one of the largest hospital-based EMS systems in the Southeast, examine the legal and clinical risks of fatigue-related events. Using actual incidents and reported legal cases, Nick and Samantha offer tips and tricks for providers, administrators, and educators to recognize and mitigate fatigue-related risks.
Learning Objectives:

Identify and discuss areas of potential fatigue-related liability for EMS providers.
Describe characteristics of successful fatigue management programs.
Demonstrate practical strategies for integrating fatigue management into departmental training and operations to allow providers and administrators to recognize and mitigate fatigue-related risks.