What type of data does HCAHPS measure?

HCAHPS, or the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems, specifically measures patient experience of care. This standardized survey focuses on gathering feedback from patients regarding their perceptions and experiences during a hospital stay. The main objectives of HCAHPS are to provide a reliable and comparable measure of patients' experiences, facilitate public reporting of data, and enhance accountability within healthcare institutions.

HCAHPS includes various dimensions of patient experience, such as communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness of hospital staff, and the cleanliness of the hospital environment. By focusing on these aspects, HCAHPS aids healthcare providers in understanding and improving the quality of care from the patient’s perspective, making it a crucial tool in assessing patient experiences rather than clinical outcomes, staff performance, or costs associated with healthcare services.