What if the mistake wasn't your fault... but it's still your responsibility?
That's the tension Shay Montgomery sits with every time she talks about the day she flew to a scene without the drug bag. Shay is a flight nurse and educator. At FAST 25, she gave one of the sharpest talks of the conference — not on a procedure or a drug, but on the science of why humans make mistakes and what we can actually do about it.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
Task Brackets — Your brain bundles repetitive actions into smooth automated sequences.
The First Habit Rule — The first habit is permanently ingrained. Old habits lurk underneath new ones and surface under stress. Get it right the first time.
Goal-Oriented Stimulus — Don't ask "Do I have everything?" Ask "Where are the things I need?" and physically point to them.
The Preceptor Problem — Most preceptors feel unprepared. The goal isn't to make "mini me", it's to create independent critical thinkers.
Shift Fatigue — Cognitive function degrades meaningfully at 16 hours.
Just Culture — Human error is inevitable. Punishment doesn't fix the system. The guilty already feel terrible. They need peer support and system redesign.
RESOURCES:
Join our Paramedic Confidence Builder
CONNECT WITH US:
- Instagram- @emsloudandclear
- YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@EMSLoudandClear
- Website- www.emspodcast.com
CONNECT WITH SHEA:
- TikTok: @flightnurseshay
- Instagram: @flightnurseshay
