The Survey Coordinator's Handbook, Seventeenth Edition

The Survey Coordinator's Handbook, 17th Edition, is the ultimate resource in survey prep for all accreditation professionals no matter the experience! This handbook walks you through every step of preparation, explaining key problem areas and highlighting major areas of focus for surveyors. Not only does it provide insider information on how to prepare for, survive, and respond to a hospital survey, it also provides historical context about the accreditation process to help new and veteran survey coordinators understand the why as well as the how. In addition to survey prep and what to do during survey, it also guides you through the steps to take once the survey is completed. This book provides: - The core information every new and experienced survey coordinator needs to get up to speed on accreditation survey preparation, including CMS and Joint Commission processes - Chapter-by-chapter tips for survey readiness and compliance - Advice from industry veterans on what to do before, during, and after your survey visit - Overviews of problematic survey components - Follow-up tips for post-survey actions