much easier." Have a few copies of these documents on hand in
case you have a team of surveyors, he adds.
5. Ask for a mock survey
Having the accreditation organization perform a mock survey is a
low-pressure way to look for deficiencies before the real deal,
says Dr. Chinn. And don't forget about the small stuff. "When we
go in and do an inspection, we look at everything. Their infection
prevention measures, where the fire extinguishers are, are the
medications in date," says Dr. Brownstein. "If there isn't a case
going on in the OR, we're also checking on the equipment. We
often ask them to turn it on, just to ensure it's working."
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