Table 3. Percentage of positive responses according to dimension (n = 314).
| Dimensions | % | 95% CI | Cronbach’s alpha |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisor/manager expectations and actions promoting patient safety | 53.0 | 49.2-56.8 | 0.75 |
| Organizational learning and continuous improvement | 51.5 | 47.9-55.1 | 0.56 |
| Teamwork within units | 51.0 | 47.5-54.5 | 0.62 |
| Frequency of events reported | 43.8 | 39.2-48.5 | 0.89 |
| Communication openness | 40.0 | 36.1-43.9 | 0.68 |
| Feedback and communication about error | 35.7 | 31.8-39.6 | 0.70 |
| Overall perceptions of patient safety | 34.7 | 31.7-37.8 | 0.48 |
| Staffing | 28.0 | 25.2-30.8 | 0.53 |
| Handoffs and transitions (i.e. handovers) | 26.8 | 23.6-29.9 | 0.66 |
| Teamwork across units | 24.8 | 22.6-27.1 | 0.61 |
| Management support for patient safety | 23.0 | 19.4-26.7 | 0.76 |
| Nonpunitive response to errors | 15.6 | 13.2-18.1 | 0.37 |
CI = confidence interval.