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How well staff support each other and work as a team.

Instructions for preparing data and producing reports that can be used for hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives. Why This Review Matters (149 KB)

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. How well staff support each other and work as a team

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 . (149 KB)

The extent to which mistakes lead to positive changes rather than just being documented. Communication Openness: Whether staff

AHRQ provides a comprehensive to accompany the survey. Key aspects of implementation include: