- Quadrant 1: Urgent and Important Tasks in this quadrant require immediate action and are often related to patient safety and critical care. Examples include responding to a patient in distress, administering emergency medication, and addressing sudden changes in a patient's condition. - Quadrant 2: Important but Not Urgent These tasks are essential for long-term success but do not need immediate attention. Examples include patient education, routine assessments, and professional development activities like attending workshops or reviewing latest research. - Quadrant 3: Urgent but Not Important Tasks here demand prompt attention but are not crucial to patient outcomes. Examples include answering non-critical phone calls or dealing with minor administrative tasks. Delegating these tasks to other staff members can be beneficial. - Quadrant 4: Not Urgent and Not Important These tasks have little impact on patient care and can often be eliminated. Examples include excessive socializing during work hours or spending too much time on non-essential paperwork.
