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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