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Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture: 2009 Comparative Database Report

Table A-7. Average Percent Distribution of Work Area/Unit Patient Safety Grades by Teaching Status and Ownership and Control

Work Area/Unit Patient Safety Grade Teaching Status Ownership and Control
Teaching Nonteaching Government Nongovernment
190 Hospitals 432 Hospitals 139 Hospitals 483 Hospitals
94,772 Respondents 101,690 Respondents 20,837 Respondents 175,625 Respondents
A Excellent 24% 25% 24% 25%
B Very Good 46% 48% 50% 47%
C Acceptable 24% 22% 22% 23%
D Poor 5% 4% 3% 5%
E Failing 1% 1% 0% 1%

Note: Average percent totals in the table may not sum to exactly 100% due to rounding of decimals.

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