Here are four tips for preparing for Joint Commission accreditation surveys at ambulatory surgery centers.
Elements to plan for include:
• Greeting. Which staff members will meet and the surveyor at the ASC's main entrance?
• Notification. Which leaders and staff members need to be immediately notified that the surveyor has arrived?
• Location. Where can the surveyor use as a base location? He or she will need an electrical outlet, phone access and internet access.
• Validation. Who will be in charge of identifying the surveyor and validating the survey?
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Elements to plan for include:
• Greeting. Which staff members will meet and the surveyor at the ASC's main entrance?
• Notification. Which leaders and staff members need to be immediately notified that the surveyor has arrived?
• Location. Where can the surveyor use as a base location? He or she will need an electrical outlet, phone access and internet access.
• Validation. Who will be in charge of identifying the surveyor and validating the survey?
More Articles on Accreditation:
AAAHC: 4 Tips for Building an Infection Control Program
Joint Commission Map to Compliance Solutions
7 Recent Patient Safety Findings & Resources