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Table 3 Milestones in multitasking (task switching)

From: Teaching and evaluating multitasking ability in emergency medicine residents - what is the best practice?

Milestones in multitasking

 

Level 1

Manages a single patient amidst distractions

Level 2

Task switches between different patients

Level 3

Employs task switching in an efficient and timely manner in order to manage multiple patients

Level 4

Employs task switching in an efficient and timely manner in order to manage the ED

Level 5

Employs task switching in an efficient and timely manner in order to manage the ED under high-volume or surge situations