Table 1 Patient safety climate factors of the HSOPS used in the HSOPS study at Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway in October-November 2009
Patient safety climate factors of the HSOPS | Items | |
|---|---|---|
1. | Overall perception of safety | 4 |
2. | Frequency of events reported | 3 |
3. | Supervisor or manager expectations and actions promoting patient safety | 4 |
4. | Organizational learning - continuous improvement | 3 |
5. | Teamwork within units | 4 |
6. | Communication openness | 3 |
7. | Feedback and communication about error | 3 |
8. | Non-punitive response to error | 3 |
9. | Adequate staffing | 4 |
10. | Hospital management support for patient safety | 3 |
11. | Teamwork across hospital units | 4 |
12. | Hospital handoffs and transitions | 4 |