Table 1 Task categories used for data analysis
Assessment and Diagnosis | Tests and Procedures | Medication |
Patient assessment Vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, etc.) Diagnosis—checking results and consulting colleagues Supervision (supervisor/supervisee) Documentation | Order tests and procedures Prepare tests and procedures Perform tests and procedures | Prescribe medications Administer medications Discuss medications |
Patient Communication and Comfort | Organization of Care | Off task |
Patient communication Patient comfort—food or water, physical comfort, hygiene needs, and escorting | Electronic waiting list Professional communication Unit administration Tidy—maintaining the care environment | Locate—notes, patients, forms, and colleagues In transit Social Waiting |