NVG'S

[Michael S.]

Ok all,  I am looking for some help regarding NVG use.  My flight program is going to start using NVG'S soon and we trying figure out the best medical crew work schedule to be safe, and  proficient that also allows our day crew to maintain competency with the NVG'S.   We fly about 1400 flights a year 90% inter-facility. Currently we work 12 hour shifts with dedicated day crew members and night crew members, but also pull about 7 shifts of call a month that covers both day and night hours.  What are some current policies in place regarding guidelines to maintain currency by the crew and how are schedules used to meet that?  

Michael Stauter, RN BSN
Flight Nurse
OSF Life Flight