Fatigue is more than a personal wellbeing issue: it is a proven contributor to clinical and laboratory errors, delays, and compromised decision-making. In transfusion practice, where accuracy and vigilance are critical, unmanaged fatigue can lead to serious harm. Organisations and individuals must have capacity plans which actively identify fatigue signals and embed safeguards into daily work. The practical solutions highlighted in this document outline how teams can recognise fatigue early, take appropriate actions to reduce risk, strengthen safety culture, and improve patient outcomes.
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