Hospitals to have full survey option during periodic performance review
Briefings on The Joint Commission, February 1, 2006
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In yet another change to the evolving periodic performance review (PPR) process, hospitals will be able to choose between full or limited option one or two surveys, the JCAHO announced December 2005.
The full PPR survey option will mirror the triennial inspection in duration and scope, according to the JCAHO. Organizations will be able to choose whether to undergo a limited or full PPR survey, commission spokesperson Mark Forstneger says.
The on-site surveys previously were limited to one-third of a normal evaluation, typically involving one surveyor for a couple of days. The PPR became an annual requirement January 1.
"The decision [to expand PPR surveys] is the result of communication with leaders of accredited organizations who indicated a growing re cognition of the value of the on-site evaluations being performed under PPR option two and three in closing the gap between potential and actual organization performance," Forstneger says.
The commission announced the change in the November 2005 This Month at the Joint Commission
e-newsletter.
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