How well staff support each other and work as a team.
Whether there are enough people to handle the workload safely. Implementation and Guidance (149 KB)
The document (149 KB) outlines 12 specific dimensions (composites) used to gauge safety culture. These include: How well staff support each other and work as a team
Using a standardized, validated tool like the SOPS Hospital Survey allows for . By focusing on the "Non-punitive Response to Error" or "Communication Openness" scores, hospital leadership can move away from a "blame culture" and toward a "learning culture," which is proven to reduce medical errors and improve patient outcomes. (149 KB)