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Summary of Handoff Duration (minute)a.
| N | Mean | SD | Median | Min | Max | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre | 60 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| Post | 60 | 3.9 | 1.8 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
Overall duration of a handoff increased during the post-implementation period of the checklist. Pre: pre-implementation; Post: post-implementation; SD: standard deviation; Min: minimum; Max: maximum.
Duration included both surgical and anesthesia reports.
