The Joint Commission Mock Tracer Made Simple, 18th Edition

The Joint Commission Mock Tracer Made Simple, 18th Edition
Jean S. Clark, RHIA, CSHA
Heather Forbes, BSN, RN, CEN, CSHA, HACP
The Joint Commission Mock Tracer Made Simple, 18th Edition, the newest version of HCPro s premier survey prep guide, helps you ensure everyone is ready when surveyors walk through your front door. The book breaks down the latest Joint Commission standards in a mock survey checklist format and guides you through practice tracers throughout your organization. Use these tools to train chapter leaders and committee members to easily delegate the right forms to the right people on their committees.
This completely updated edition reflects changes to the Joint Commission standards and National Patient Safety Goals, including the adoption of the 2012 Life Safety Code(r). It also comes with a companion PDF that makes it easier for survey coordinators to distribute tools and checklists to the appropriate staff.
This training resource will help you:

Identify and address compliance weak spots before surveyors find them
Determine whether your facility and staff are ready for survey
Train staff on their survey roles and responsibilities
Use survey simulations and checklists to keep yourself organized and ensure maximum readiness
Save time with a handy collection of customizable lists and forms, distributable in print or electronically
What s changed since the previous edition?
Updated to reflect changes to the standards and National Patient Safety Goals, including the adoption of the 2012 Life Safety Code
Includes the modified scoring for National Patient Safety Goals, and new implementation benchmarks
Contains a companion PDF that will make it easier for survey coordinators to distribute checklists to appropriate department managers
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