Total number of handoffs, patients and patients/handoff for nurses, nurse practitioners and physicians observed in this study
| Provider type | Number of handoffs | Number of patients | Patients/handoff (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurses | 25 | 196 | 8 |
| Nurse practitioners | 4 | 84 | 21 |
| Physicians | 21 | 166 | 8 |