The document (149 KB) outlines 12 specific dimensions (composites) used to gauge safety culture. These include:

Whether leaders promote safety and don't overlook safety problems to "get the job done."

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

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.

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 .

Support for both web-based and paper-based survey methods.

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

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