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ccreditation is more than a simple stamp of approval.
Sure, accredited facilities meet nationally recognized
quality measures, implement evidence-based clinical
practices and adhere to rigorous standards of safe
patient care, but the true benefits stem from the
process itself. Copper Ridge Surgery Center in Traverse City, Mich.,
has been accredited since opening its doors in 2004 and must seek
reaccreditation every three years. "Going through the process is
absolutely a tool for continuous process improvement," says Tina
Piotrowski, MBA, BSN, RN, CASC, the facility's CEO. "It enables you
to constantly assess your practices to see if they meet the standards.
You then have an opportunity to improve areas where you fall short."
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So Much More Than the Survey
Accredited facilities demonstrate a year-round commitment to
safe surgery, ongoing quality improvement and excellent patient care.
Danielle Bouchat-Friedman | Associate Editor
STARTING POINT The real work of
remaining compliant with accreditation
standards begins as soon as surveyors leave.
