Are You Prepared? Excelling in Joint Commission Surveys

Monday, December 3, 2012
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Activity #: 204-000-12-218-L03P / 204-000-12-218-L03T
Level of Content: General Interest
2.00 Contact Hours / Knowledge-based
Program Chair: John P. Uselton, RPh, BS

Learning Objectives:

• Develop strategies on how to prepare for tracers and other surveyor activities during an accreditation survey.
• Work with nursing to successfully prepare a strategy for Medicare's new interpretation of their 30-minute rule for drug administration.
• Describe how to comply with hospital-wide standards that affect all departments including pharmacy.
• Identify potential problematic areas prior to surveys and develop an action plan for success.