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How to prepare for the site survey

HCPro's Weekly Update on the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®*, May 24, 2005

After an organization successfully completes the documentation phase of the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® process, they schedule a site visit by appraisers. To prepare for this survey, send out a message to your employees to let them know that

  • unit champions have been identified to assist in escorting the surveyors to the units, but all of the staff are champions!
  • any staff member should be prepared to answer questions during the site visit.
  • the surveyors will want to talk to staff about patient care, continuing education opportunities, performance improvement projects, staffing, shared governance, management style, orientation programs, quality indicators, and patient safety.

Editor's note: The best practice above is adapted from HCPro's E-mail Tools for the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®. Click here for more information.

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