Survey Preparation

Expect hospital accrediting organizations to continue to update their standards, especially to align more with the language in CMS Conditions of...Read More »

All U.S. states and territories are now subject to the CMS interim final rule requiring staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

In a...Read More »

In 2022, CMS plans to restart its pilot project to improve validation surveys but is likely to continue pressure on accrediting organizations (AO...Read More »

I suspect that this...Read More »

Training and education in any professional role can help individuals improve their skills and learning competencies. Training and education...Read More »

For the eighth time since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared...Read More »

DNV has announced that it will conduct its annual NIAHO^® surveys remotely at least through the end of February. The triennial onsite...Read More »

In 2022, CMS plans to restart its pilot project to improve validation surveys but is likely to continue pressure on accrediting organizations (AO...Read More »

In the upcoming year, surveys will include new standards, revised requirements, modified processes and procedures, and a continued focus on...Read More »