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Health systems face overwhelming challenges; 75% of a nurse's day is spent away from patients ● ● Responsible for 5 - 7 patients 3.4 interruptions per hour 10+ alerts / activities waiting for attention Walks up to 3 miles/day Stays in one place for 20 seconds Lifts 1.8 tons/shift Source: BJC Healthcare, "Describing Nurses' Work: Combining Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis" Average MedSurg nurse workload / activities and time allocation 16% 5% 23% Communication w/ other health workers Documentation Looking for equipment 5% 26% 25% Patient contact stryker Medical administration Other 7

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