Early riser resident role reduces overnight radiology error rate

Implementing an 'early riser' radiology resident role reduced the rate of clinically significant overnight misses from 1.28% to 0.92% (statistically significant), a study finds. The role provides additional support during fatigue-prone morning hours.

• The rate of clinically significant discrepancies (Flag M) fell from 1.28% (614/48,107) to 0.92% (435/47,428) after the early riser role was introduced.
• Residents reported the role allowed more attention to complex cases, reduced fatigue, and improved handoffs between shifts.
• Those serving as early risers saw minimal impact on their own case volume.

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