TY - JOUR T1 - Regular versus extended shift outbreak roster in the emergency department and its impact on staff well-being JF - Emergency Medicine Journal JO - Emerg Med J DO - 10.1136/emermed-2020-210247 SP - emermed-2020-210247 AU - Sohil Pothiawala AU - Hong Khai Lau AU - Annitha Annathurai Y1 - 2020/06/24 UR - http://emj.bmj.com/content/early/2020/06/24/emermed-2020-210247.abstract N2 - An outbreak response roster during pandemic plays a crucial role, with a recent article1 suggesting a 12-hour extended shift model, aiming to limit interactions between healthcare workers. In Singapore, a typical ED shift is around 8–9 hours. Although there are perceived benefits of working 12-hour shifts like reduction in total number of shifts and compressed working week, it can lead to staff experiencing fatigue, psychological distress, performance reduction and increased risk of errors in a busy, fast-paced ED environment.2 Also, there is a potential risk of cross-exposure as team doctors rotate between managing high-risk and low-risk areas.Handling a pandemic like COVID-19 can … ER -