PAPI Score Calculation Method

The PAPI score measures patient safety and quality indicators using a standardized calculation approach. This metric evaluates healthcare facility performance through specific numerical formulas.

Basic PAPI Formula

• PAPI = (Total Safety Incidents × Severity Factor) ÷ Patient Volume
• Severity factor ranges from 1-5 based on incident impact
• Higher scores indicate greater safety concerns

Calculation Steps

1. Count all reported safety incidents during period
2. Assign severity rating (1-5) to each incident
3. Multiply total incidents by average severity score
4. Divide by total number of patients treated

Comparison of PAPI Calculation Methods

Interpreting Results

• Score 0-1.0: Excellent safety performance
• Score 1.1-2.5: Good safety standards
• Score 2.6-4.0: Moderate safety concerns
• Score 4.0+: Critical safety issues requiring immediate attention