Table 7

Exploratory factor analysis (with varimax rotation) of 10 process dimensions measured by the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture

DimensionAnalysis of 10 process scores
Factor 1Factor 2
Supervisor expectations and actions0.66
Organisational learning0.61
Teamwork within hospital units0.63
Communication openness0.77
Feedback and communication about error0.72
Non-punitive response to error0.64
Staffing0.40
Hospital management support0.67
Teamwork across hospital units0.86
Hospital handoffs and transitions0.84

  • Loadings <0.30 not shown.