The table in this section is an example that compares the interventions performed on two
patients during a day part to demonstrate how Clinical Science arrives at a workload
calculation.
Table 1. Patient A: Workload Calculation
| Interventions required |
Workload value in minutes |
| Admission assessment |
21.68 |
| Neurological assessment |
2.16 (x 2 count) = 4.32 |
| Pain assessment |
17.28 |
| Vital signs |
2.27 (x 4 count) = 9.09 |
| Initiate IV therapy |
5.68 |
| Blood specimen collection |
5.68 (x 2 count) = 11.37 |
| Pain management |
2.27 (x 3 count) = 6.81 |
| NPO (no food) |
2.27 |
| IV/IVP medications |
5.68 (x 3 count) = 17.04 |
| Incontinence care |
11.37 (x 4 count) = 45.48 |
| Application of SCDs |
3.41 |
| Fall risk protocol |
5.68 |
| Reposition with assistance |
17.05 |
| Total workload shown in hours: |
6.72 hours |
Table 2. Patient B: Workload Calculation
| Interventions required |
Workload value in minutes |
| Admission assessment |
21.68 |
| Pain assessment |
17.28 |
| Vital signs |
2.27 (x 4 count) = 9.09 |
| Initiate IV therapy |
5.68 |
| Blood specimen collection |
5.68 (x 2 count) = 11.37 |
| Pain management |
2.27 (x 3 count) = 6.81 |
| Daily weight |
7.96 |
| Emesis care |
3.41 (x 3 count) = 10.23 |
| NPO (no food) |
2.27 |
| Application of SCDs |
3.41 |
| Total workload shown in hours: |
4.41 hours |