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The Joint Commission survey can be a "SNAP" (Standards for Nursing Awareness Program)
F E Dezendorf1, S F Creekmore, F H Sinclair
1Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA, USA.
Summary
Healthcare staff must understand the intent behind Joint Commission standards, not just meet them. Empowering nurses by connecting their daily practices to these standards ensures successful accreditation surveys.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Administration
- Nursing Education
Background:
- The Joint Commission (TJC) survey process requires increased staff engagement with surveyors.
- Compliance solely based on meeting standards is insufficient; understanding the intent is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore strategies for enhancing healthcare staff awareness and understanding of TJC standards.
- To identify methods for empowering nursing staff in relation to TJC standards.
Main Methods:
- Relating TJC standards to existing nursing knowledge and practices.
- Focusing on the intent and context of standards rather than rote memorization.
Main Results:
- Increased staff awareness of survey processes can improve survey outcomes.
- Empowering nursing staff through familiar contexts fosters investment in standards.
Conclusions:
- Connecting nursing practices to TJC standards from the staff's perspective is key.
- Proactive engagement and understanding, rather than just compliance, lead to successful surveys.