Vol. XIII, No. 8Archive > August, 2012
10 Things You Can Expect From Your Accreditation Surveyor
Taking the mystery out of what happens when the surveyors show up at your front door.
Elodia Flores, RN, CASC
WHAT, ME WORRY? Having some sense of what surveyors will look for when they visit your facility should put you at ease.You've chosen an accrediting agency, submitted your application and paid your fees. You've carefully read the accrediting agency's standards. You've put your surgery center through a mock accreditation survey. Now you're ready for the accreditation surveyor to pay a visit. The following tips are by no means comprehensive, but they'll give you a few ideas of what to expect during the 2 to 3 days that the surveyors will spend with you.
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