Addressing emergency response provider fatigue in emergency response preparedness, management, policy making, and research

Clark J. Lee, JD

doi:10.5055/jem.2011.0070

Authors

Clark J. Lee, JD

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5055/jem.2011.0070

Keywords:

fatigue, management, policy making, preparedness, research, responder

Abstract

Fatigue in emergency response providers can compromise the effectiveness of any emergency response operation. Appropriate emergency response preparedness, management, policy making, and research efforts can mitigate the dangers posed by responder fatigue. This article focuses on the need for developing and implementing such efforts nationwide and considers existing resources, opportunities, and challenges for accomplishing this goal.

Author Biography

Clark J. Lee, JD

Senior Law and Policy Analyst, Center for Health and Homeland Security, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland; Associate Member, Work and Health Research Center, University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland.

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