Module 30
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to effectively prepare for your first accreditation survey, which is designed to ensure your agency meets the minimum standards for care. Surveys, whether conducted by the state or a third-party accrediting body, keep your agency compliant and accountable, helping you detect areas for improvement. You’ll explore the importance of having plans of correction and improvement in place for any deficiencies identified during the survey.
This lesson walks you through key preparation steps, including creating a survey binder with updated policies, conducting internal audits of employee and patient records, and ensuring facility requirements, such as signage and emergency plans, are met.
You’ll also learn how to train your staff to handle surveyor questions appropriately and ensure your field staff follow standard precautions when providing care. By the end of this lesson, you’ll be equipped with actionable tips to prepare your agency for its first survey, including the benefits of conducting a mock survey to identify and address potential gaps before the actual survey day.
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