SOPS Ambulatory Surgery Center Survey

SOPS Ambulatory Surgery Center Survey: AHRQ developed the Surveys on Patient Safety Culture® (SOPS®) Ambulatory Surgery Center Survey in response to interest from ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in assessing patient safety culture in their facilities. This survey is designed specifically for ASC staff and asks for their opinions about the culture of patient safety in their facility. https://www.ahrq.gov/sops/resources/index.html In celebration of National Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Month in August, AHRQ honors the vital contributions of ASCs in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care to patients across communities and within the broader healthcare system. In conjunction with this observance, AHRQ encourages ASCs to explore valuable free tools offered by the Surveys on Patient Safety Culture® (SOPS®) Program—including the SOPS ASC Survey, the SOPS ASC Database, and other essential resources. ASCs may administer the survey at any time. Also, they may voluntarily submit data to the SOPS ASC Database, at no cost, during designated submission times. The 2025 ASC Database Report is scheduled for release in October. The next submission period is scheduled for June 2027. https://www.ahrq.gov/sops/databases/asc/index.html