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Wales first to work towards a fatigue charter
The Welsh NHS Confederation, BMA Cymru Wales and the Welsh Government are working together to tackle the growing issue of sleep deprivation and fatigue amongst doctors.
As such, a number of recommendations on how to address sleep deprivation and fatigue amongst doctors and clinical staff will be written into a charter, and sent to all health boards and trusts in Wales, recognising the need for a universal standard in doctors’ facilities and offering guidance to employers on how best to implement better practices for staff to address the underlying causes of sleep deprivation and fatigue.
Becoming the first UK country to work towards a fatigue and facilities charter, Vanessa Young, director of the Welsh NHS Confederation, said: “The Welsh NHS Confederation and NHS Wales Employers are pleased to support the development of a Fatigue and Facilities Charter for Wales and we look forward to working with BMA Cymru Wales to agree how best to take this forward over the coming months.”
Dr Josie Cheetham, Chair of BMA’s Welsh junior doctors committee, added: “Fatigue is a serious issue that can have a devastating impact on the well-being of doctors, the effectiveness with which they can train and develop, and consequently to the care a patient receives.
“It is important to work towards minimising the risks associated with fatigue to enable staff to continue to provide safe and effective care for patients. The charter is an undeniably necessary step in addressing the need to promote the core requirements that minimise fatigue, to promote well-being and effective training conditions. The changes will have a positive impact not only for those working in the Welsh NHS but also for patients, who remain at the forefront of all what we work towards together in the NHS.”
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