Perception domain

No˚ items

Mean

SD

1. Overall perceptions of safety

4

3.03

0.56

2. Frequency of events reported

3

2.95

1.06

3. Supervisor/manager expectations & actions promoting patient safety

4

3.11

0.76

4. Organizational learning-continuous improvement

3

3.66

0.88

5. Teamwork within units

4

3.20

0.71

6. Communication openness

3

3.20

0.71

7. Feedback and communication about errors

3

3.61

0.85

8. Non-punitive response to error

3

3.03

0.93

9. Staffing

4

3.04

0.72

10. Hospital management support for patient safety

3

3.68

0.82

11. Teamwork across hospital units

4

3.10

0.63

12. Hospital handoffs & transitions

5

2.62

0.92

Total

43

3.19

0.44