The Perceptions of Physicians and Nurses Regarding the Establishment of Patient Safety in a Regional Teaching Hospital in Taiwan.

Background: Physicians and nurses are core staff who are the first points of contact in care provision to patients. We aimed to examine physicians' and nurses' perceptions of patient safety in a case hospital by administering the Chinese Safety Attitude Questionnaire (CSAQ), developed from the Taiwan Joint Commission on Hospital Accreditation, in order to provide the patients with a safe environment and excellent medical service.

Methods: An intra-organizational online survey was conducted.