# Wired to Fail: The Science of Human Error in EMS

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Podcast: [Loud & Clear: EMS Guiding Principles - Advanced Continuing Education for Paramedics, EMTs & Prehospital Care Providers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/loud-clear-ems-guiding-principles-advanced-continuing-education-for-paramedics-emts-prehospital-care-providers-422704)
Published: 2026-02-25T17:05:54+00:00
Episode link: https://loudandclear.podbean.com/e/wired-to-fail-the-science-of-human-error-in-ems/
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## Resource

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 The Loud & Clear Fellowship CONNECT WITH US: - Instagram- @emsloudandclear - YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@EMSLoudandClear - Website- www.emspodcast.com CONNECT WITH SHEA: - TikTok: @flightnurseshay - Instagram: @flightnurseshay Interested in The Loud & Clear Fellowship? Book a free coaching call with us: emspodcast.com/free-coaching-call American Burn Association / ABLS: Enter the ABLS giveaway by June 30, 2026; the winner will be selected July 1, 2026. Loud & Clear listeners also get 10% off ABLS Now through August 31, 2026. Details: https://bit.ly/aba-loud-clear

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