According to the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, standard 8.E was the most commonly partially compliant or non-compliant standard during surveys using 2012 accreditation handbooks. Here are four tips from the AAAHC's Triangle Times for improving compliance with standard 8.E:
1. Create a list of necessary emergency drills for your organization.
2. Conduct drills at least quarterly.
3. Make a written plan for each variety of drill.
4. Make drills case-based and interactive.
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1. Create a list of necessary emergency drills for your organization.
2. Conduct drills at least quarterly.
3. Make a written plan for each variety of drill.
4. Make drills case-based and interactive.
Access the full Triangle Times newsletter here.
More Articles on Accreditation:
National "Time Out" Day is June 11
Patient Education Infographic on Anesthesia, Sedation
Accreditation Tip: 'Ready to Go' List