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Support for both web-based and paper-based survey methods.

The survey provides a standardized way for hospitals to measure the "culture of safety"—essentially the shared values and behaviors that determine how patient safety is prioritized in daily operations.

To identify strengths and areas for improvement in patient safety culture, allowing for internal benchmarking or comparison against other facilities. (149 KB)

Instructions for preparing data and producing reports that can be used for hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives. Why This Review Matters

Guidelines on how to select a representative group of staff to ensure data accuracy. Support for both web-based and paper-based survey methods

The feeling that staff are not blamed when an event is reported.

The extent to which mistakes lead to positive changes rather than just being documented. Communication Openness: Whether staff Instructions for preparing data and producing reports that

For more specific information on how to administer this survey or to access the documents, you can visit the Official AHRQ SOPS Hospital Survey page .