In 2011, the Joint Commission called attention to healthcare worker fatigue and its impact on patient safety. They discovered a direct link between healthcare professional fatigue and adverse events. They recommended healthcare organizations evaluate their policies to identify fatigue-related risks, such as off-peak hours and consecutive shift work, and review their staffing to address areas that may contribute to nurse fatigue ( Martin, 2015). There are several approaches to addressing fatigue. help solve the problem of nurse fatigue. First, the nurse has an obligation not to go to work if she is too tired. Schedules should be designed to contribute to this, with nurses required to choose days that do not contribute to fatigue. Additionally, nurses can work as a team and cover each other effectively during breaks. Nurses should be able to take stress-free breaks and not have to worry that their patients won't be cared for. Finally, nurses must be trained in sleep hygiene and its effects on the patient.