7 Important Steps to Prepare for Surgery Center Joint Commission Surveyor Visits

Preparation is a key step to ensuring that a surgery center accreditation survey goes smoothly.

Here are seven tips to prepare surgery centers for a Joint Commission survey.

1.    Select the staff members that will greet the surveyor upon arrival. Ask them to identify the surveyor by a picture ID badge.

2.    Create a list of surgery center leaders that should be notified when the surveyor arrives, complete with their contact information.

3.    Prepare a base location for the surveyor that includes Internet access, a desk and electrical outlet.

4.    Choose someone at the ASC who will be responsible for validation of the survey.

5.    Review the Readiness Guide and Accreditation Program- Specific Document lists. Take any necessary steps and gather all relevant documents.

6.    Select staff members that will serve as surveyor escorts.

7.    If applicable, select a staff member that will assist the surveyor with a review of electronic health records.

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