The Safety Climate Survey: Psychometric and Benchmarking Properties.

Measurement Tool/Indicator

The Safety Climate Survey: Psychometric and Benchmarking Properties.

March 27, 2005

Sexton JB; Thomas EJ

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This survey instrument is used by the University of Texas to assess safety culture in hospitals. The use of this survey instrument is discussed by Pronovost and colleagues in a 2003 article.

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