Nursing Home Survey on Patient Safety Culture
AHRQ sponsored the development of the AHRQ Surveys on Patient Safety Culture® (SOPS®) Nursing Home Survey to assess staff perceptions about the culture of patient safety in their nursing home. The survey was designed to be used in nursing homes that may or may not include short-term skilled nursing care or rehabilitation care. It is not designed for use in assisted living facilities, community care facilities, or independent living facilities.
Nursing Home Survey
Survey Form
- Nursing Home Survey 1.0—English (Word, 184 KB) (PDF, 493 KB).
- Nursing Home Survey 1.0—Spanish (Word, 104 KB) (PDF, 284 KB).
Survey Items and Composite Measures
- Nursing Home Survey 1.0 Items and Composite Measures—English (PDF, 220 KB).
- Nursing Home Survey Items 1.0 Items and Composite Measures—Spanish and Description of Translation Process (PDF, 200 KB).
Survey Guidance
- Nursing Home Survey on Patient Safety: User's Guide (PDF, 2 MB). The User's Guide discusses issues and major decisions involved in conducting a survey and reporting the results. The User's Guide includes information on getting started, selecting a sample, determining data collection methods, establishing data collection procedures, conducting a Web-based survey, and preparing and analyzing data, and producing reports.
- Frequently Asked Questions About the SOPS Nursing Home Survey.
Nursing Home Survey 2.0 (Under Development)
Learn more about current activities to update the Nursing Home Survey.
Supplemental Items
Additional Resources
The SOPS® program offers resources to assist survey users, including an Action Planning Tool, Data Entry and Analysis Tool, Improvement Resources, SOPS Bibliography, and frequently asked questions.
Webcasts, Presentations, and Announcements
Learn more about the AHRQ-sponsored webcasts, presentations, and announcements on the SOPS program.
