Preferences to improve rounding efficiency amongst hospitalists: a survey analysis

Figures & data

Table 1. Patient volume/team composition

Question	Frequency	Percentage
When working with an AP, should volume be higher than when working independently? Yes No	114 29	79.7% 20.3
How many patients should be carried by an AP while working with a hospitalist? Less than 8 8–12 13–16 More than 16	47 79 15 2	32.9% 55.2 10.5 1.4
Ideal max number of patients when working independently? Less than 12 12–16 17–20 21–24 More than 24	36 89 18 0 0	25.2% 62.2 12.6 0.0 0.0
Ideal max number of patients when working with AP? Less than 12 12–16 17–20 21–24 More than 24	9 49 54 27 4	6.3% 34.3 37.8 18.9 2.8

Table 2. Paging

Question	Frequency	Percentage
Hospital paging preference? Text message, cell phone application Physical pager Other	75 61 7	52.4% 42.7 4.9
Satisfied with current practice? Yes No	77 66	53.8% 46.2
Are pages in a clear format with patient name, urgency, location, call back number, etc.? Never Sometimes About half the time Most of the time Always	18 45 29 47 4	12.6% 31.5 20.3 32.9 2.8

Table 3. Consulting/specialists

Question	Frequency	Percentage
Which interaction with consultant/specialist is most efficient? Calling and leaving message to specialist Calling and speaking to specialist Paging Text message Other	3 75 4 57 4	2.1% 52.4 2.8 39.9 2.8
Prefer seeing patient with consultant/specialist? Yes No	39 104	27.3% 72.7
How would you prefer consultant/specialist to follow-up with you? Calling and leaving message Speaking over the phone Paging/messaging the recommendation Notification by consultant to read her note Other	2 96 34 10 1	1.4% 67.1 23.8 7.0 0.7