Table 1 Examples of questions from the semi-structured interview guide

• Professional background: Did your training include elements related to safety?

• Perception of safety: How would you rate the level of safety in your institution (excellent/good/acceptable/poor/unacceptable)?

• Safety actions: What is your role in the development and application of safety rules, the facility safety policy, and more broadly, in safety management?

• Support from hierarchy: Do you value compliance with safety rules and caregivers’ initiatives in terms of safety?

• Safety expectations: In your opinion, what are caregivers’ expectations of their managers in terms of safety?

• Socio-demographic data: age, seniority in the institution