Is Your Healthcare Facility Joint Commission Survey Ready?
While Joint Commission accreditation lends credibility to a healthcare organization and helps them earn public trust, it also comes with a caveat: regular visits or “surveys” from Joint Commission officials. Since the Joint Commission has no duty to inform the facility of a visit ahead of time, healthcare facilities looking to maintain their accreditation must always be ready. In this post, I’ll share my perspectives on survey readiness and a few best practices from my work with hospitals and compounding pharmacies.