Why is sleep important for health workers?

Sleep loss can lead to mistakes.

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  1. Sleep has no effect on care
  2. Longer shifts improve focus
  3. Sleep loss can lead to mistakes ✔

Why: Sleep deprivation can increase errors that may endanger patients.

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Answer: Sleep loss can lead to mistakes. Sleep deprivation can increase errors that may endanger patients.

  1. Health professional en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_professional
    Sleep deprivation also predisposes healthcare professionals to make mistakes that may potentially endanger a patient.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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