Joint Commission Survey Coordinator's Handbook, 11th Edition, The

Now in its eleventh edition, this fully updated guide for 2010 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.

Put The Handbook's practical ideas to use right away in your everyday operations. With real world tips and strategies, it'll help keep you and your staff organized and survey-ready.

Overwhelmed by vague or complex standards language?

The Joint Commission Survey Coordinator's Handbook interprets the Joint Commission's standards in practical, straightforward language that removes the guesswork for you. We tell you what you need to know about the standards, and what you need to do to comply.

Includes sample tools and forms on companion CD

When you purchase your copy of The Joint Commission Survey Coordinator's Handbook, you also receive a companion CD-ROM. You'll find all of the sample forms, charts, checklists, and policies from the book in one convenient spot.

These compliance tools have been tested for success, so why stress over creating tools you're not sure will work? We've done the work for you. You get electronic Word documents you can customize and use right away at no extra cost!

What's NEW in the Eleventh Edition?

• Joint Commission alignment with CMS: The Joint Commission has undergone changes to its standards during its application for deeming authority through CMS, and facilities need to keep pace with these ongoing changes heading into 2010.
• Leaner NPSGs: The Joint Commission has announced a major overhaul to the National Patient Safety Goals, with significant changes to areas such as medication reconciliation and Universal Protocol. Make certain your policies align with the latest standards.
• Updated Life Safety Code for the non-engineer: Written by safety expert Brad Keyes, CHSP, discover how the Life Safety Code® is accessible to survey coordinators and others without an engineering background.

Table of Contents

Take a look at the new and fully updated 2010 information you'll find in this time-saving resource:

Chapter 1 Joint Commission: Understanding the Basics Chapter 2: Incorporating 2010 Standards ChangesChapter 3: Periodic Performance Review: Getting a Jump on Standards Compliance Chapter 4: The National Patient Safety Goals Chapter 5: Life Safety Code Compliance for the Nonengineer Chapter 6: Preparing for and Managing an Unannounced Survey Chapter 7: What Documents Do You Really Need? Chapter 8: After the Survey Actions

Learn what's new, what's different, and what's coming up

The Joint Commission Survey Coordinator's Handbook, Eleventh Edition, has been completely updated to reflect new changes in the 2010 Joint Commission standards. Our experts even peek ahead to keep you in line with where the Joint Commission may be headed.