Here are eight tips to avoid accreditation errors when conducting The Joint Commission survey, according to the blog post.
- Establish a point of contact for the survey to manage the application, communicate with the commission’s account executive and coordinate the survey event.
- Identify all standards and requirements that are aligned with the type of survey requested.
- Familiarize staff with the resources available from The Joint Commission.
- Ensure up-to-date policy and plan documentation.
- Invest in education and familiarize staff with the survey process.
- Anticipate surveyors will use a top-to-bottom approach. Learn more about The Joint Commission’s hierarchical approach here.
- Be prepared to discuss an improvement initiative the ASC underwent that involves data collection and analysis.
- Encourage open and candid communication among staff.
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