Patient Safety Data System: Capturing daily unit denominator data Hospital Epidemiology Chastan Owens October 20, 2016

Web based denominator data submission Accessed from the PAWS homepage: Click on APPS & TOOLS

Web based denominator data submission Accessed from APPS & TOOLS: Under “Health System Applications” Find the link for “Patient Safety Data System”

Web based denominator data submission http://hiweb.gru.edu/psds/ You may want to bookmark or save this address as a favorite for easy access

Web based denominator data submission Accessed from Health System Applications “Quality Management System”: Use your Citrix credentials to log in

Web based denominator data submission Logging in takes you to this screen:

Web based denominator data submission Choose your Unit Type: Specialty Care ICU/non-ICU Neonatal ICU

Web based denominator data submission Next, choose your specific Unit/Floor from the drop-down menu:

Web based denominator data submission Next, choose the date:

Web based denominator data submission Complete the required fields, and then “Submit” your data:

Web based denominator data submission After submitting the data for your Unit, simply log out. For the first month, you will need to keep a record on paper as well as submitting it online. Beginning in June, you do not have to fax or email the denominator data forms – we will retrieve the information electronically.

Web based denominator data submission If you have questions about the data you are collecting, there is a reference guide named “Definitions/Help” at the top right side of the page:

Web based denominator data submission If you have questions about this process, please call or email me, and I will be happy to assist you. Thank you!! Chastan Owens, Epidemiology Administrative Specialist 706-721-2224 chowens@augusta.edu