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Practical habits for the people who answer the call. Start where you are, choose what fits your abilities and build a routine around your shift.
For general health, adults can work toward 150 minutes of moderate activity each week and muscle strengthening on at least 2 days. Shorter sessions count. These are general health goals, not occupational clearance standards.
CDC · getting active ↗A busy schedule does not require an all-or-nothing routine. Break activity into smaller periods when duties allow. Choose accessible options that fit your abilities, including walking or seated movement.
CDC · move more, sit less ↗Keep easy options on hand: fruit, vegetables, yogurt, nuts or whole-grain snacks. Plan a balanced meal before a long shift so your options are not limited to whatever is open.
CDC · meals and snacks ↗Plan water access and cooling breaks around heat, workload and protective equipment. Follow your department’s heat safety and rehabilitation procedures. Fluid needs vary; follow clinician instructions if you have a fluid restriction.
NIOSH · heat safety ↗Use a wind-down routine and tell your household when you need uninterrupted sleep. Caffeine near the end of a shift can interfere with sleep afterward. Fatigue that affects safety deserves prompt attention.
NIOSH · preparing for sleep ↗Keep up with blood pressure follow-up and the care plan from your clinician. Returning after illness or injury? Ask about restrictions and a gradual return before increasing activity.
NHLBI · blood pressure follow-up ↗General education for adults, not an individualized exercise prescription. Ask your clinician about suitable activity if you have a health condition or injury, or before vigorous exercise after inactivity. Stop activity and seek urgent care for concerning symptoms; call 911 for chest pain, severe breathing difficulty or stroke symptoms.
Sources reviewed October 24, 2026 · CDC, NIOSH and NHLBI. NIOSH sleep guidance was developed for nursing shift work; practical sleep habits may also help other shift workers.
The PC-PTSD-5 asks about trauma exposure and symptoms over the past month. This screen is for adults and is not a diagnosis, fitness-for-duty evaluation or emergency assessment. A clinician can help regardless of your score.
A positive screen needs further assessment. A low score does not rule out concerns. If symptoms persist, worsen or interfere with your life, talk with a clinician regardless of your score.
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Source: VA National Center for PTSD · PC-PTSD-5. Interpretation follows the VA public self-screen’s threshold of 3 or more; clinical cutoffs can differ by setting. You can also use the official VA self-screen. Reviewed October 24, 2026.
General education to help you ask questions. Follow the instructions and timing from the clinician who reviewed your results; this page does not interpret your individual findings or clear you for duty.
A single measurement may need confirmation with repeat or home readings. Ask when and how to recheck, which cuff to use and when your clinician needs the results. Do not stop or change medicines on your own.
NHLBI: understanding blood pressure ↗A flag means a result is outside that laboratory’s reference range; it does not by itself establish a diagnosis. Ask what the result means in your situation, whether repeat testing is needed and who will follow it. If the clinic gives urgent instructions, follow them rather than waiting for a coordinator reply.
MedlinePlus: lab results ↗Ask what test or specialist visit is required and whether corrective devices or prior records are needed. Sudden hearing loss or sudden vision loss needs immediate medical evaluation; do not wait for an annual follow-up appointment.
NIDCD: sudden hearing loss ↗ · MedlinePlus: vision loss ↗Ask your treating clinician whether a sleep evaluation is appropriate and whether a home or lab test is needed. A questionnaire does not diagnose sleep apnea. Avoid driving or hazardous work when too sleepy to do it safely, and discuss safety concerns promptly.
Find sleep testing information ↓Confirm exactly what documentation is needed, who should receive it, the deadline and who makes the final determination. Your coordinator can help navigate the process; only the responsible clinician can issue medical restrictions or clearance.
Ask Tiffany about coordination ↓Education sources reviewed October 24, 2026. For chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, stroke symptoms or immediate danger, call 911.
Tiffany I. Garrett, MSN, RN, CWHS
Medical Support Coordinator
Public Safety Support Division
tgarrett@umc.edu
Serving Those Who Serve. Caring for Those Who Protect.
Dedicated to the Health and Wellness of Mississippi's First Responders.
Need help arranging a screening, understanding your next follow-up step, finding a referral, preparing for a physical or coordinating a department wellness visit? These are good reasons to reach out.
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Follow the clinic’s instructions for fasting or medication preparation. Do not stop medicines without clinician guidance. Preventive care and an occupational fit-for-duty evaluation serve different purposes; confirm which visit is scheduled.
Use your next visit to discuss blood pressure, tobacco use, nutrition, hydration, activity and recovery around shift work. Ask your department about its heat safety and rehabilitation procedures.
Follow your department’s exposure reporting and decontamination procedures. Ask your coordinator about outstanding referrals, restrictions and return-to-duty appointments. Clinical clearance comes from the responsible clinician.
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