When visiting a hospital, surveyors use this worksheet to confirm an organization’s compliance with the Discharge Planning CoPs. Use it to test your facility before surveyors arrive.

A template for initial and ongoing competency assessment for employees.

Examples of who should be in a chapter team, goals, and tasks.

Getting leadership involved in the accreditation process is crucial for your success. With this tracer, try to get hospital leaders involved in the process at least once a week. The title says Friday, but any day can work.

A profile on CIHQ, one of the AOs.

A short article on what to expect during your first 100 days on the job as an accreditation professional.

A list of websites with good information on regulatory, accreditation and patient safety topics. Save this list to your computer and add to it as you grow into your role.

National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) are one of the ways The Joint Commission highlights major problem areas in patient safety. Even if you’re not Joint Commission accredited, it’s a good idea to look at the NPSGs to see what major health concerns are.

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