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New survey uncovers how insomnia affects job performance and safety
06-15-2007 · EurekAlert!Alertness Solutions presented results of a new survey this week at the annual SLEEP meeting showing the significant impact our 24/7 culture has on healthcare professionals' job performance and patient safety. The survey of 2,082 nurses found that more than one quarter of nurses suffered from insomnia. This is the first known study looking at how insomnia in healthcare professionals affects job performance. The findings revealed insomnia-related increases in medication dispensing errors and charting deviations.
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