Preparedness fatigue is real, especially for healthcare workers and public health professionals. Constant vigilance, repeated crises, and prolonged uncertainty take a toll.

When preparedness becomes framed as “always on,” people burn out. Sustainable preparedness acknowledges human limits.

Effective preparedness systems:

• Normalize rest and recovery
• Rotate responsibilities
• Build redundancy
• Support mental health

Preparedness that exhausts people ultimately weakens systems. Readiness must be sustainable to be effective.

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