Table 3 Resident Perceptions of Culture and Duty Hour Violations

The ACGME duty hour rules are respected at my institution (n = 390)

The ACGME duty hour rules are consistently reflected in my work schedule (n = 390)

The ACGME duty hour rules are enforced at my institution (n = 390)

During the past year, I have exceeded the 28-h maximum work hour requirement (24 h continuous duty +4 h for transition of care) (n = 390)

During the past year, I have exceeded the 80-h maximum weekly hour limit (n = 382)

During the past year, I failed to have 1 day per week free of duty (averaged over 4 wk) (n = 389)

Are there situations in which you believe it would be appropriate to violate duty hour rules? (n = 386)

Have you ever been asked to violate duty hour rules? (n = 388)

If so, by whom were you asked to violate duty hour rules? (n = 26)