Validity of 16 AHRQ Patient Safety Indicators to identify in-hospital complications: A medical record review across nine Swiss hospitals.
Michael M HavranekFlorian RüterSelina BilgerYuliya DahlemLeonel OliveiraDaniela EhbrechtRudolf M MoosChristian WesterhoffThomas BeckMarie-Annick Le PogamPublished in: International journal for quality in health care : journal of the International Society for Quality in Health Care (2023)
We found large differences in validity across the 16 PSIs in Switzerland. These results can guide policymakers in Switerzland and comparable healthcare systems in selecting and prioritizing suitable PSIs for quality initiatives. Furthermore, the national introduction of a POA flag would allow for the inclusion of additional PSIs in quality monitoring.