Survey Coordinator's Handbook


As an AHAP member, you'll receive a complimentary copy of the essential resource, The Survey Coordinator's Handbook. Published by HCPro and updated annually, The Survey Coordinator's Handbook has been the accreditation professionals' guide to Joint Commission accreditation for 10 years. Now in its ninth edition, the handbook is your all-in-one resource for Joint Commission standards compliance and survey preparation. Packed with expert advice, best practices, and sample tools, it saves you the time-intensive task of researching and managing Joint Commission accreditation activities on your own.

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Survey Coordinator's Handbook


Chapter 1: Joint Commission basics
Chapter 2: Leadership involvement in continuous standards compliance
Chapter 3: The standards made simple
Chapter 4: The National Patient Safety Goals
Chapter 5: The periodic performance review (PPR)
Chapter 6: A focused look at medication storage
Chapter 7: A guide to practical survey readiness
Chapter 8: At the conclusion of the survey
Appendix: Document management