Extended shift staffing models have become common in hospital-based endoscopy centers, especially in facilities that are not open 24 hours a day. But what does that mean for endoscopy staff in terms of fatigue and work–life balance?
According to results of a new survey presented at the annual meeting of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates last year, lack of recovery between shifts and chronic fatigue are harming staff. “It is important that staff be aware of the