Healthcare facility accreditation is a huge undertaking and needs many leaders as well as other participants to make the process run smoothly.
However, one tip to prepare for accreditation from The Joint commission includes naming an accreditation champion. This person could be a nurse or another employee who is able to:
• Provide leadership support
• Establish expertise and credibility
• Inspire staff
• Communicate value and benefit of accreditation
• Embed accreditation into organization culture and daily operations