Non-nursing task | Total (n = 553) Mean (SD)a | Overall MNC |
---|---|---|
Delivering and retrieving food trays | 0.79 (0.81) | −0.133* |
Performing non-nursing care | 1.14 (0.70) | −0.017 |
Arranging discharge referrals and transportation (including long-term care) | 1.43 (0.68) | −0.077 |
Routine phlebotomy/blood draw for tests | 1.72 (0.53) | −0.041 |
Transporting patients within hospital | 1.36 (0.65) | −0.085* |
Cleaning patient rooms and equipment | 1.45 (0.68) | −0.259** |
Filling in for non-nursing services and available on off hours | 0.96 (0.78) | 0.027 |
Obtaining supplies or equipment | 1.53 (0.63) | −0.085* |
Answering phones, clerical duties | 0.79 (0.81) | 0.056 |