Table 2.
Healthcare worker role | Direct observations frequency (percentage) | Automated observations frequency (percentage) | Pilot participants for automated observations frequency (percentage) |
---|---|---|---|
Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses | 957 (36.22) | 183,446 (69.09) | 72 (23.45) |
Certified nurse aides and personal care assistants | 279 (10.56) | 46,231 (17.41) | 25 (8.14) |
Physicians (including trainees) and physician assistants | 671 (25.40) | 5,197 (1.96) | 145 (47.23) |
Respiratory therapists | 68 (2.57) | 10,396 (3.92) | 38 (12.38) |
Environmental services associates | 73 (2.76) | 3,073 (1.16) | 11 (3.58) |
Other disciplines or unassigned | 594 (22.48) | 17,162 (6.46) | 16 (5.21) |
Note. Direct observation categories significantly differed from automated observation categories (P < .001).