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Chapter 2: Workforce Safety and Wellness (Infectious and Communicable…

- - - - Managing Stress: practicing self care will remind yourself that even though you are constantly helping others, you're important as well, just having some time to yourself to make yourself happy. Lighting a candle and taking a bubble bath is an example of self care and can reduce stress, meditation/breathing techniques can relax your mind and body as well. Going out with friends is also a good way to manage stress and get your mind off things.
      - Exercise and Relaxation can consist of a few stretches at the beginning and end of you day. Making sure to engage in at least 30 minutes of physical activity at least 5 times a week, whether it be a walk/run or a sports activity with friends.
      - Sleep, My favorite thing, is very important if you don't practice proper sleep hygiene chance are you wont be able to function to the best of your abilities while at work. With an environment such as EMS, sometimes things are very quick and high paced which means if you aren't prepared mentally with enough sleep you wont be your best. One should maintain a bed time and reduce phone activity before going to bed,making sure there isnt a tv in your room can help as well.
      - Reduce alcohol use and make sure it isn't being abused as an "escape" from work and being consumed socially on occasion. No drug use is allowed and if you are a smoker try to stop and you aren't don't start!
- - - - Workplace Issues: Respect others cultural backgrounds and avoid/prevent/report sexual harrasment as both of these can promote a potentially dangerous and unwelcoming work environment. Also, take active measures not get involved with drug abuse and seek help for suicidal thoughts.