title: Joint Commission preparation in a large academic medical center: a framework for success.
abstract: A large urban university medical center used a unique set of strategies in preparation for its triennial survey conducted by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Although the medical center had experienced many Joint Commission surveys, this particular survey was the first to include associated physician offices in multiple diverse settings. To address these challenges, the hospital developed a structure and process that engaged all levels of staff and ensured a successful survey outcome.
authors: Medical College of Virginia Hospitals of Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA.
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authors: Mobley
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authors: Bodin
mesh_terms: D000046:Academic Medical Centers / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D000068:Accreditation / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D000553:Ambulatory Care; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D006746:Hospital Bed Capacity, 500 and over; D007318:Inservice Training; D007591:Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D010934:Planning Techniques; D017749:Total Quality Management; D014768:Virginia