Consequences of fatigue

Behavior lapses
Learning and recall deficits
Working memory decline
Depression
Decreased work performance
Impaired judgment
Increased sick time
Errors increased
Hypertension
Work related accidents increased
Motor vehicle accidents
Slower reaction time

Fatigued health care workers reported difficulty (% reported) with the following

Concentration 68 %
Problem solving 57%
Decision making 56%
Listening 57%
Handling stress 65%
Relating to others 38%

Fatigue and Performance

Science has documented that fatigue is related to performance, patient and safety. Less than 5 hours of sleep doubles risk of performance lapses.