From the Patient Safety Monitor Blog: Hospital culture report shows gains, areas for improvement
Patient Safety Monitor Alert, May 5, 2010
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The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) released a snapshot of the nation’s culture of safety at hospitals earlier this week, showing some positive strides as well as room for improvement.
The Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture: 2010 User Comparative Database Report was released yesterday, providing interested parties the chance to compare their own hospital’s culture with facilities around the nation who administer the AHRQ's Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture.
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