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PIX Survey Best Practices

October 31, 2025

Explore tips for administering CMS’ Psychiatric Inpatient Experience (PIX) survey and maximizing participation.

Topics discussed include:

  • Should we ask all patients in our department to do the survey?
  • Which patients are eligible?
  • How should we administer the survey for patients under age 18?
  • Can staff provide support to patients that need help with the survey?
  • What is required in staff training for neutral survey administration?
  • When is the best time to ask the patient to do the survey?
  • In what language(s) is the PIX survey offered?
  • What safety precautions should we take with tablets?
  • Are patients typically willing to do the survey?
  • Is it okay to encourages that we focus on “Strongly Agree” or “Excellent” responses?
  • How can we convey to patients the importance of their feedback?
  • What else can our behavioral health team do to prepare for the PX survey?