Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Q: Who should I consider as good candidates to lead the patient rights chapter? Read More »

Organizations that have practiced for the live on-site event always do better for the real thing. Everything from notification of the survey to...Read More »

We’re looking for AHAP members who have a success story they’d like to share, either at our next working group call or in an upcoming newsletter...Read More »

Q: What are some basic strategies I can use to encourage my staff to stay compliant at all times?Read More »

There are certain requirements and regulatory factors that pose perpetual challenges for hospitals, familiar burdens that elicit nods of...Read More »

There are certain requirements and regulatory factors that pose perpetual challenges for hospitals, familiar burdens that elicit nods of...Read More »

In 2011, AHAP reported that accreditation professionals and survey coordinators saw a marginal uptick in salaries. After a dismal 2010, 6% fewer...Read More »

In 1985 I was working in the corporate public ­relations office for a Fortune 100 company. It was an environment right out of the Dilbert comic...Read More »

Hospitals should be aware of several important changes that were published in the May 16 Federal Register, effective July 16. CMS has made more...Read More »

It can't be emphasized enough that you should consider which issues have the potential for successful clarification as soon as you are aware of...Read More »