SAFER (Sleep, Alertness and Fatigue Education in Residency) provides medical residents with a comprehensive overview of the dangers associated with fatigue during residency.

This 79-slide PowerPoint presentation teaches residents how to avoid sleep deprivation, manage symptoms of sleepiness and increase alertness. SAFER provides practical tips to help residents reduce fatigue and promote workplace safety.

Updated and revised with new information in 2006, SAFER covers these subjects:

• Sleepiness in Residents — Addressing the Problem
• What Causes Sleepiness?
• Recognizing Sleepiness
• Drowsy Driving
• Impact on Medical Education
• Alertness Management Strategies
• Practical Solutions for Coping with Residency

SAFER can be presented during a one-hour lecture, and it comes with a detailed set of notes for speakers. The extensive background information in these notes also enables SAFER to be used for individual study.

A reference list is included for additional reading, and pre-study and post-study evaluations measure how well key points have been communicated.