Understanding the CMS Patient Safety Structural Measure Requirements for Hospitals (Webcast)
Contents
Summary
This webcast provided an overview of the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Patient Safety Structural Measure (PSSM) and how the ÂÜÀòÊÓƵSurveys on Patient Safety Culture® (³§°¿±Ê³§Â®) Hospital Survey, as well as a shorter SOPS pulse survey version, can be used to meet requirements for Domain 3: Culture of Safety & Learning Health Systems.
Speakers
Social Science Analyst
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Social Science Analyst
CAHPS and SOPS Programs
Center for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Project Director
User Network for the ÂÜÀòÊÓƵSurveys on Patient Safety Culture (SOPS)
Westat
Principal Research Associate
User Network for the ÂÜÀòÊÓƵSurveys on Patient Safety Culture
Westat
Slides and Recording
Note: Minor updates have been made to include additional details about the CMS PSSM.
Understanding the CMS Patient Safety Structural Measure Requirements for Hospitals (48:42)
Additional Resources
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If you have any questions or comments, please contact AHRQ's SOPS User Network at SafetyCultureSurveys@westat.com or call 1-888-324-9749.
About the Surveys on Patient Safety Culture
The Surveys on Patient Safety Culture are a suite of surveys that assess provider and staff opinions about patient safety culture in hospitals, outpatient medical offices, nursing homes, community pharmacies, and ambulatory surgery centers. The patient safety culture surveys program at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) supports the development and promotion of patient safety culture surveys, resources, and databases, and provides technical assistance to users. Select to learn more about the SOPS program.
