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ccreditation surveys can rob you of your patience,
your fingernails and your sleep, but it doesn't have to
be that way, not if you follow these 5 tips to ensure
your facility is always survey-ready. If what the experts
say is true — that constant preparation is the way to
stress less when surveyors arrive — then you've got nothing to worry
about.
1. Coach your staff
Ensuring your staff is ready for surveyors — and quashing fears of the
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Prepare Like a Pro for Your
Accreditation Survey
5 ways to stress less when the surveyor comes calling.
z WHAT — ME WORRY?
A staff that's knowledgeable on the
accreditation
process can
pave the way for a
smooth survey.
Kendal Gapinski | Associate Editor
Pamela
Bevelhymer,
RN,
BSN