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Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture: 2007 Comparative Database Report

Table B-11. Percent of Respondents Giving Their Work Area/Unit a Patient Safety Grade by Respondent Interaction With Patients

Work Area/Unit Patient Safety Grade Respondent Interaction with Patients
With
direct interaction
Without
direct interaction
376
Hospitals
367
Hospitals
78,129
Respond-
ents
24,603
Respond-
ents
A. Excellent 22% 24%
B. Very Good 48% 50%
C. Acceptable 24% 22%
D. Poor 5% 3%
E. Failing 1% 1%

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