JCAHO Accreditation Visit

Abstract

Nurses in advance practice are often expected to energetically take part in the JCAHO or the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations process. Thus, this research paper aims to provide significant information regarding the preparation procedure for a JCAHO accreditation visit.

Table of Contents

Abstract2

Introduction4

Discussion4

How to Prepare for a JCAHO Accreditation Visit4

Mock Surveys5

Elements of the Survey6

Address Education6

Conclusions7

References8

JCAHO Accreditation Visit

Introduction

Health care organizations use various techniques for preparing for a JCAHO accreditation visit. Some make use of a steady procedure akin to a fitness program, whereas others utilize a crash course. Though that may be effectual for a triennial survey, latest modifications to the unannounced random survey procedure demands organizations to be in a continuous state of willingness. Later than carrying out an accreditation visit, an organization might have an unannounced random survey from the 9th to the 30th month of its 3 year cycle (Mitchell, 2006).

Discussion

Being the finest contributor of preparatory information, JCAHO has a directory of publications, few highlighting the hospitals and others on expertise organizations like home care, long term care and behavioral health. These are found to be very helpful in the preparation procedure. Many journals also put out articles regarding JCAHO topics written by standards staff or surveyors from JCAHO.

How to Prepare for a JCAHO Accreditation Visit

An effective method in the preparation procedure is to assign teams to review every standard i.e. a superb prospect for staff nurse involvement. Aims for the teams incorporate: detailed review of every standard; evaluation of how the organization at present meets up the standard; recognition of any flaws; and a plan preparation to take the organization into compliance, counting the names of the in charge persons and target dates for conclusion on the report.

The Preparation procedure should certainly incorporate mock survey visits to all patient care units and departments in ...