From chaos to excellence: preparing for a successful Joint Commission survey
Snyder, R.; Westerfield, J.
Journal of Nursing Administration 27(7-8): 10-13
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-0443 PMID: 9267383 Document Number: 471171
The new joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations survey requirements make the preparation process more challenging than ever before. In today's competitive healthcare environment, a successful survey is imperative. The authors discuss multiple and innovative ways to prepare for a survey under the 1996 guidelines. Specific examples of processes and forms are included.