Expect more unannounced surveys. The Joint Commission and HCFA increase the number of surprise visits.
D000068:Accreditation / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S.; D002568:Certification / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006268:Health Facilities / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards*; D007591:Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; D009735:Nursing Homes / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards; D014481:United States