Table 8

Summary of lapse time before significant effect
Category
 Proposals (N)
 Average lapse time (years)
 Category
 Proposals (N)
 Average lapse time (years)





Impact < 3 years
 Total in this category

Impact < 3 years
 Total in this category
1. Error Learning and Mandatory Disclosure
 6
 9
 3.6
 5. Other Hospital Regulations
 4
 6
 2.4
2. Hospital Accreditation and Audit
 3
 7
 3.2
 6. Doctors
 4
 6
 2.5
3. Hospital Information Systems
 2
 4
 3.4
 7. System Level Reform
 0
 4
 3.6
4. Out of Hospital Information
 0
 5
 6.4
 Total
 0
 4
 3.5

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