Overworked NHS Medical Staff Given “Sleep Pod” Not Time Off – IOTW Report

Overworked NHS Medical Staff Given “Sleep Pod” Not Time Off

An example of what a sleep pod looks like. There are other designs.

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Overworked NHS staff are going to be allowed to catch a break during shifts as a number of hospitals are set to bring in sleep pods so that they can catch a power nap.

Doctors and nurses will be able to grab a bit of shut eye during their shifts at a dozen hospitals across England where the pods are to be either installed permanently or trialled.

They were first tested out by Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust in June 2018, and their trust chair was certainly in favour of the scheme.

Professor Steve Field told The Guardian: “Too many staff end up exhausted because they have long, busy, sometimes stressful shifts, often with little chance to grab a break because pressure on the NHS is so intense.” More

This must be their answer for all the medical staff quitting to better balance work / life. Here

7 Comments on Overworked NHS Medical Staff Given “Sleep Pod” Not Time Off

  1. Between 17 and 24 minutes? For a shift that typically runs between 12-16 hours?

    Are you $hitting me?

    And who watches your patients for you while you take a break? Your fellow exhausted as 4uck coworkers.

    I know bull$#!+ when I see it. A year from now these pods will be like brand new because no one can break away to use them.

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