The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is developing and testing an updated version of the
Surveys on Patient Safety Culture® (SOPS®) Nursing Home Survey. This new version will be approximately half the length of the current survey and will include revised items, new items, and updated composite measures. Throughout the development process, AHRQ will gather feedback from current users and technical experts and conduct a pilot test.
AHRQ is seeking nursing homes to participate in the pilot test of the SOPS Nursing Home Survey 2.0. Selected participants will receive the following benefits:
- Up to $1,000 in compensation: $500 for participation, with an additional $500 for sites that achieve a response rate of at least 50%.
- Free administration of the SOPS Nursing Home Survey 2.0, including the Workplace Safety Supplemental Items, in August/September 2024.
- Feedback reports comparing their results with those of other pilot sites.
The survey is designed specifically for nursing home providers and staff, asking for their opinions about the culture of patient safety and healthcare quality within their facility. It is a reliable and valid tool that may be used to:
- Raise staff awareness about patient safety.
- Assess the current status of patient safety culture.
- Identify strengths and areas for improvement in patient safety culture.
- Examine trends in patient safety culture over time.
- Evaluate the cultural impact of patient safety initiatives and interventions.
Please note that this survey is not intended for use in assisted living facilities, community care facilities, or independent living facilities.