Medical Office Survey on Patient Safety Culture Comparative Database

Many medical offices using the AHRQ Medical Office Survey on Patient Safety Culture have expressed interest in comparing their results to other medical offices. In response, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has established the Medical Office Survey on Patient Safety Culture Comparative Database. This database is a central repository for survey data from medical offices that have administered the AHRQ patient safety culture survey instrument.

Definition of a Medical Office

• A medical office is an outpatient facility in a specific location.
• Each medical office located in a building containing multiple medical offices is considered a separate medical office.
• Providers in a single medical office should share administrative and clinical support staff.

Technical Assistance

For technical assistance on data submission, email DatabasesOnSafetyCulture@westat.com or call 1-888-324-9790.