Characteristics of hospitalist handoffs observed from June-November 2010 (n=48)
| N (%) | |
|---|---|
| Day of week | |
| Monday (Shift change) | 19 (40) |
| Tuesday (Service change) | 23 (48) |
| Friday (Shift change) | 6 (12) |
| Median Number of patients | 8±4.3 |
| Mean rating of workload (1–9) | 5.1±2.5 |
| Mean handoff duration (min) | 12.2±9.1 |