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 |