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Study: EMS Workers Are Sleep Deprived

By Courtney Everett

A new study shows that nearly 50-percent of sleep deprived Americans work in the emergency services field. An officer explains how a lack of sleep can affect judgement calls. Plus, we’ll learn what’s being done at the local level to combat this issue and ensure officers stay well rested.

Related Links: 
New study shows first responders not getting enough sleep [2]
Host: 
Kate Archer Kent [3]
Guest(s): 
Josh Miller [4]
Producer(s): 
Courtney Everett [5]
Technical Director(s): 
Lee Rayburn [6]

Source URL: https://www.wpr.org/study-ems-workers-are-sleep-deprived

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[1] https://www.wpr.org/programs/morning-show
[2] https://www.weau.com/content/news/New-study-shows-first-responders-not-getting-enough-sleep-564009561.html
[3] https://www.wpr.org/people/kate-archer-kent
[4] https://www.wpr.org/people/josh-miller
[5] https://www.wpr.org/people/courtney-everett
[6] https://www.wpr.org/people/lee-rayburn