September 1-18: Submit Data from the AHRQ Surveys on Patient Safety Culture® Nursing Home Survey
July 29, 2026
Data submission for AHRQ’s Surveys on Patient Safety Culture® (SOPS®) Nursing Home Survey will be open September 1-18. Nursing homes that have administered the SOPS Nursing Home Survey (Version 2.0 or Version 1.0) between Nov. 1, 2024, and Sept. 18, 2026 may voluntarily submit their most recent results. The SOPS Nursing Home Survey is a valuable tool designed to help long-term care facilities assess staff perceptions of patient safety culture, identify strengths, and uncover opportunities for quality improvement.
The SOPS Nursing Home Survey Database will accept data from these survey items:
To prepare, nursing homes are encouraged to visit the SOPS Nursing Home Survey Database submission website for guidance and tools.
All submitted data are confidential. Facilities that submit data will receive a custom feedback report to support internal quality improvement efforts.
For questions or assistance, contact DatabasesOnSafetyCulture@westat.com or call 1-888-324-9790.