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Leading a team through prolonged emergency response. How do you prevent burnout and fatigue risks?

Navigating prolonged emergency situations demands proactive strategies to protect your team from burnout. Consider these key approaches:

- Implement regular check-ins to gauge stress levels and provide support.

- Encourage work-life balance by setting clear on-off duty boundaries.

- Offer resources for mental health, such as counseling or relaxation techniques.

How do you maintain team well-being during extended emergencies? Share your strategies.

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Leading a team through prolonged emergency response. How do you prevent burnout and fatigue risks?

Navigating prolonged emergency situations demands proactive strategies to protect your team from burnout. Consider these key approaches:

- Implement regular check-ins to gauge stress levels and provide support.

- Encourage work-life balance by setting clear on-off duty boundaries.

- Offer resources for mental health, such as counseling or relaxation techniques.

How do you maintain team well-being during extended emergencies? Share your strategies.

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    Emmanuel Twumasi, BPH

    Public Health Advocate (NTDs)| Author of Beyond the Degree | Driving youth-led solutions to break the cycle of poverty, environment & disease.

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    To prevent fatigue and burnout during a prolonged emergency response, prioritize delegation to distribute workloads effectively and avoid overburdening individuals. Encourage regular breaks, adequate rest, and access to mental health support. Foster open communication to identify and address stress early, and rotate team members in high-pressure roles to prevent exhaustion. Lead by example by practicing self-care and maintaining a sustainable pace for the team.

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    Jonatthan Hermida Sosa (SAPPC, SFPC, ISOC, DAS, CPO, GER, CRASE.)

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    liderar un equipo durante una respuesta prolongada a una emergencia requiere una combinación de habilidades técnicas, emocionales y estratégicas. Al construir relaciones sólidas, desarrollar un plan de respuesta detallado, mantener la calma y la comunicación efectiva, y cuidar el bienestar del equipo, los líderes pueden aumentar significativamente las posibilidades de éxito.

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    To prevent fatigue and burnout during a prolonged emergency response, prioritize delegation to distribute workloads effectively and avoid overburdening individuals. Encourage regular breaks, adequate rest, and access to mental health support. Foster open communication to identify and address stress early, and rotate team members in high-pressure roles to prevent exhaustion. Lead by example by practicing self-care and maintaining a sustainable pace for the team.

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