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2017 AHRQ Patient Safety Culture Survey- Home Health Agencies

Section A: List of Patient Safety and Quality Issues

In your best estimate, how often did the following things happen in your agency OVER THE PAST 12 MONTHS?
1.Please select your agency(Required.)
2.A1: ACCESS TO CARE: A patient was unable to get admitted within 72 hours of hospital discharge or physician referral.
3.A2: PATIENT IDENTIFICATION: The wrong chart/medical record was used for a patient.
4.A3: CHARTS/MEDICAL RECORDS: A patient's chart/medical record was not available when needed.
5.A4: CHARTS/MEDICAL RECORDS: Medical information was filed, scanned, or entered into the wrong patient's chart/medical record.
6.A5: MEDICAL EQUIPMENT : Medical equipment was not available, working properly, or was in need of repair or replacement.
7.A6: MEDICATION: I contacted a physician or pharmacy to clarify or correct a prescription.
8.A7: MEDICATION: Medications needed were not available for administration as ordered.
9.A8: MEDICATION: A patient's medication list was not updated during his or her visit by our staff.
10.A9: DIAGNOSTICS & TESTS: The results from a lab or imaging test were not available when needed.
11.A10: DIAGNOSTICS & TESTS: A critical abnormal result from a lab or imaging test was not followed up within 1 business day.