1. Clinical record review. Look for inconsistencies and follow-through in the records.
2. Review against benchmarks. Review doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Compare the candidate for review within the context of organizational benchmarks. Creating a scorecard/dashboard setup can expedite the process.
3. Observation. While this is not a requirement of an AAAHC survey, it’s a good way to see how individual providers interact with staff members.
For more information, see the AAAHC’s Connection newsletter.
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