The 12-hour shift: radiographers ’ perspectives and its applicability during a pandemic

Traditionally, shift work for radiographers at our institution comprised of three shift patterns – morning (8am-2pm), afternoon (2pm–9pm) and night (9pm-8am). However, when COVID-19 was first detected in Singapore in January 2020, the 12-h shift was introduced for better team segregation and deployment to meet the service needs of the Emergency Department. The 12-h shift consisted of the da y (9am-9pm) and night (9pm-9am) shifts. While the 12-h shift is common to nursing practices, it is new to the radiography profession within the study centre.

Source: Radiography - November 23, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: J.W.L. Ooi, A.T.W. Er, W.C. Lee, H.C. Chee Source Type: research