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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